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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[NEWS] "WBTT Presents Family-Friendly ‘Rockin’ Down Fairytale Lane’" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtt-presents-family-friendly-rockin-down-fairytale-lane/

[NEWS] "WBTT Presents Family-Friendly Rockin' Down Fairytale Lane" - SRQ Magazine Daily
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2020-05-22/13703_WBTT-Presents-Family-Friendly-Rockin-Down-Fairytale-Lane

[EVENTS] "TOP PICKS FOR ONLINE EVENTS 6-3-2020" - Fort Myers Florida Weekly
https://fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/articles/top-picks-for-online-events-5/

[NEWS] "WestcoastBlack Theatre Troupe Expands Its Scholarship Program" - SRQ Magazine Daily
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2020-05-28/13748_Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-Expands-Scholarship-Program

[NEWS] "WestcoastBlack Theatre Troupe Expands Its Scholarship Program" - Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/WestcoastBlack-Theatre-Troupe-Expands-Its-Scholarship-Program-20200528

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe expands scholarship program" - Tampa Bay Newswire
https://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2020/05/28/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-expands-scholarship-program-86608

[NEWS] "WBTT to Present April Fools Fête Virtually" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtt-to-present-april-fools-fete-virtually/

[NEWS] "Best of Sarasota: Editors' Picks" - Sarasota Magazine
WBTT is recognized for "Best New Look for a Theater" (about halfway down)
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/eat-and-drink/2020/04/the-best-new-restaurants-shops-arts-experience-and-more-in-sarasota

[NEWS] "Readers’ Choice: Best Arts & Entertainment" - Sarasota Magazine
WBTT recognized as one of the "Best Performing Arts Groups"
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/arts-and-entertainment/2020/05/readers-choice-best-arts-entertainment

[EVENTS] "Sarasota-Manatee arts scene is busy May 21-27" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
April Fools Fete and "Rockin' Down Fairytale Lane" are included
https://www.theledger.com/entertainment/20200521/sarasota-manatee-arts-scene-is-busy-may-21-27

[EVENTS] "TOP PICKS FOR ONLINE EVENTS - May 21" - Naples Florida Weekly
April Fools Fete is included
https://naples.floridaweekly.com/articles/top-picks-for-online-events-2/

[EVENTS] "TOP PICKS FOR ONLINE EVENTS" - Key West Florida Weekly
April Fools Fete is included
https://keywest.floridaweekly.com/articles/top-picks-for-online-events-2/

[NEWS] "Westcoast Troupe streams musical and fundraising event" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/entertainment/20200512/westcoast-troupe-streams-musical-and-fundraising-event

[NEWS] "WBTT to present spring fundraiser April Fools Fête virtually" - Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/WBTT-To-Present-Spring-Fundraiser-April-Fools-Fte-Virtually-20200512