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 8, 2023 "WBTT announces second 2023 Young Artist Program showcase, featuring Raleigh Mosely II" - Tampa Bay Newswire
https://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2023/05/08/wbtt-announces-second-2023-young-artist-program-showcase-featuring-raleigh-mosely-ii-118730

May 5, 2023 "Previewing WBTT's 'Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue'" - Suncoast View, ABC7
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2023/05/10/previewing-wbtts-big-sexy-fats-waller-revue-suncoast-view/

May 5, 2023 "A Family Affair" - Dylan Campbell, SRQ Magazine
Interview with Naarai about her background, "Grace" concert
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2023-05-05/21686_A-Family-Affair

May 3, 2023 "Review: BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Carolan Trbovich, Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Review-BIG-SEXY-THE-FATS-WALLER-REVUE-At-Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-20230503

April 27, 2023 "4/27/23 Suncoast FYI - Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - SNN's Suncoast FYI
Nate is interviewed about "Big Sexy" and "Grace: The Spirit of Aretha"
https://youtu.be/5fP6iN0yCUc

April 27, 2023 "Joyous ‘Big Sexy’ celebrates lively music of ‘Fats’ Waller at WBTT" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/04/27/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-sarasota-fats-waller-songs-create-lively-spirit-in-season-ending-show/70151784007/

April 27, 2023 "Review: Big Sexy" - Marie Kilker, TotalTheatre.com
https://totaltheater.com/?q=node/9011

April 25, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Steps Out With the Music of Fats Waller in Big Sexy" - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/arts-and-entertainment/2023/04/review-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-fats-waller-big-sexy

April 19, 2023 "‘BIG SEXY:’ A Killer Diller Story" - Nancy Stetson, Fort Myers Florida Weekly
https://fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/articles/big-sexy-a-killer-diller-story/

April 19, 2023 "WBTT, Key Chorale Collaborate On GRACE: The Spirit Of Aretha at Van Wezel" - Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/WBTT-Key-Chorale-Collaborate-On-GRACE-The-Spirit-Of-Aretha-at-Van-Wezel-20230419

April 15, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre star takes spotlight in new Fats Waller revue" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/04/15/westcoast-black-theatre-salutes-life-and-music-of-thocreates-musical-revue-for-longtime-company-star/70101092007/

April 14, 2023"Big Sexy Brings the Music of Fats Waller to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Dylan Campbell, SRQ Magazine
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2023-04-14/21545_Big-Sexy-Brings-the-Music-of-Fats-Waller-to-Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe

April 12, 2023 "WBTT Announces First 2023 Young Artist Program Showcase" - SCENE Magazine 
https://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtt-announces-first-2023-young-artist-program-showcase/

April 3, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe champion student performances at April Fools Fête" - Harry Sayer, The Observer
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2023/apr/03/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-champion-student-performances-at-april-fools-fete/

April 3, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Closes 2022-2023 Season With BIG SEXY: The Fats Waller Revue" - Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-Closes-2022-2023-Season-With-BIG-SEXY-The-Fats-Waller-Revue-20230404