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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[TV] "We Talk with Samuel Waite to Find Out Why He's Stealing Hearts all Over the Suncoast" - Suncoast View, ABC 7
http://www.mysuncoast.com/entertainment/we-talk-with-samuel-waite-to-find-out-why-he/article_fdca6db4-9b35-11e8-80cd-472d1b3f9862.html

[NEWS] "WBTT celebrates Aretha Franklin in two shows" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/entertainmentlife/20180824/wbtt-celebrates-aretha-franklin-in-two-shows

[NEWS] "Arts and Cultural Alliance announces '18-'19 Culture Collective season" - Niki Kottmann, Observer Media Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/arts-and-cultural-alliance-18-19-culture-collective-season

[TV] "Suncoast View 7.27.2018" - ABC 7
Nate co-hosts, Fairytalettes from 'Rockin' Down Fairytale Lane' perform
http://www.mysuncoast.com/entertainment/performers-from-rockin-down-fairytale-lane-sing-in-our-studio/article_7c82bb50-90f2-11e8-adc2-bf55904a9ccd.html

[REVIEW] "WBTT’s Rockin’ Down Fairytale Lane Is Fun and Fanciful" - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2018/7/30/wbtt-s-em-rockin-down-fairytale-lane-em-is-fun-and-fanciful

[REVIEW] "Westcoast Troupe takes lively but long journey down Fairy Tale Lane" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/entertainmentlife/20180729/westcoast-troupe-takes-lively-but-long-journey-down-fairy-tale-lane

[REVIEW] "BWW Review: ROCKIN' DOWN FAIRYTALE LANE" - Carolan Trbovich, Broadway World
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/BWW-Review-ROCKIN-DOWN-FAIRYTALE-LANE-at-Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-20180730

[REVIEW] "Rockin' Down Fairytale Lane" - Marie Kilker, TotalTheatre.com
http://totaltheater.com/?q=node/8013

[NEWS] "2018/19 Sarasota Culture Collective Season Announced" - SRQ Daily
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2018-08-07/8872_2018-19-Sarasota-Culture-Collective-Season-Announced

[EVENTS] "Now playing: Arts listings for Aug. 2-8" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180731/now-playing-arts-listings-for-aug-2-8

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre tops capital campaign and adds to total" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180724/westcoast-black-theatre-tops-capital-campaign

[TV] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe exceeds fundraising to renovate building" - Justin Robicheau, SNN News
http://www.snntv.com/2018/07/25/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-exceeds-fundraising-to-renovate-building/

[NEWS] "'Rockin' Down Fairytale Lane' dancers credit WBTT for their path to success" - Niki Kottmann, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/rockin-down-fairytale-lane-dancers-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe

[NEWS] "The Sarasota Scene: Wednesday 7-25-2018" - Bobbilynn Hollifield, SCENE Magazine
News about Heart & Soul campaign about 3/4 of the way down
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/the-sarasota-scene-wednesday/