This page includes a collection of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe news, reviews and events. We appreciate the journalists who are helping to spread awareness of our work and foster an appreciation for the arts in our community. We update this page frequently, so be sure to check back often.

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May 27, 2021 "WBTT to strengthen education program with new hire" - Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/tnw-052721/flipbook/4/

May 27, 2021 "WBTT hires actor/director Jim Weaver as education director" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2021/05/27/popular-director-and-actor-jim-weaver-hired-wbtt-education-director/7433801002/

May 26, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to Strengthen Education Program with New Hire" - SRQ Daily
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2021-05-26/17149_Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-to-Strengthen-Education-Program-with-New-Hire

May 25, 2021 "WBTT Hires Jim Weaver as Education Director/Artistic Associate" - Biz 941 Daily, Sarasota Magazine 
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/news-and-profiles/2021/05/wbtt-hires-jim-weaver-as-education-director-artistic-associate

May 24, 2021 "WBTT to Strengthen Education Program With New Hire Jim Weaver" - Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/WBTT-to-Strengthen-Education-Program-With-New-Hire-20210524

May 24, 2021 "WBTT to Strengthen Education Program with New Hire" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtt-to-strengthen-education-program-with-new-hire/

May 24, 2021 "WBTT to strengthen education program with new hire" - Tampa Bay Newswire
https://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2021/05/24/wbtt-to-strengthen-education-program-with-new-hire-98225

May 20, 2021 "Soul Sensations & Friends Support WBTT with Special Event" - Tempo News
Top story, front page!
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/tnw-052021/flipbook/0/

May 20, 20201 "Top 10 arts events for Sarasota-Manatee: May 20-26" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
"Pipeline" streaming video is included
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2021/05/20/top-10-arts-events-sarasota-manatee-may-20-26/5083157001/

May 18, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces 2021-22 Season" - American Theatre Magazine
https://www.americantheatre.org/2021/05/18/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-announces-2021-22-season/

May 18, 2021 "'Light Up the Night!' series continues with 'Sistas in the Name of Soul'" - Sun Publications Go!
https://www.yoursun.com/coastal/entertainment/light-up-the-night-series-continues-with-sistas-in-the-name-of-soul/article_fe061db8-ae98-11eb-8ffd-d3351824ad36.html

May 18, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Sets the Stage for an Inspiring Date" - Amber Brooks, DatingAdvice.com
https://www.datingadvice.com/for-men/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-brings-culture-to-dates

May 17, 2021 "Soul Sensations & Friends Support WBTT with Special Event" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/soul-sensations-friends-support-wbtt-with-special-event/

May 17, 2021 "Soul Sensations & Friends support WBTT with special event" - Tampa Bay Newswire
https://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2021/05/17/soul-sensations-friends-support-wbtt-with-special-event-98019