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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[PREVIEW] "Westcoast Troupe goes ‘Rockin’ Down Fairytale Lane’" - Whitney Elfstrom, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/entertainmentlife/20180721/westcoast-troupe-goes-rockin-down-fairytale-lane

[NEWS] "ARTbeat July 19, 2018 - Stage of Discovery" - Andrea Knies, Arts & Cultural Alliance
https://sarasotaarts.org/stages-of-discovery/

[EVENTS] "Your Top 5 Things to Do: July 19-25" - Ilene Denton, Sarasota Magazine
Rockin' Down Fairytale Lane takes top billing in this events listing
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2018/7/19/your-top-4-things-to-do-july-19-25?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Biz%20Daily%20%E2%80%94%207/20/2018&utm_term=Biz%20Daily

[EVENTS] "ARTbeat 7.12.2018" - Andrea Knies, Arts & Cultural Alliance
https://mailchi.mp/sarasotaarts/artbeat-this-week-in-sarasota-arts-and-culture-328261?e=6ed0cdc029

[EVENTS] "Broadway in Black, Jr." - Arts & Cultural Alliance
https://sarasotaarts.org/calendar/broadway-in-black-jr/2018-07-15/

[NEWS] "WBTT sets the stage for emerging young performers with Stage of Discovery" - Niki Kottmann, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-stage-of-discovery-2018

[EVENTS] "Your Weekend Fix: Here are several fun things to do around Bradenton (July 12-15)" - Ryan Ballogg, Bradenton Herald
https://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/article214389334.html

[EVENTS] "THIS WEEK in Sarasota: Thursday, July 12" - Niki Kottmann, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/this-week-in-sarasota-thursday-july-12

[NEWS] "Arts on the Horizon 7-2018" - Rodger Skidmore, Siesta Sand
http://siestasand.net/Arts-on-the-horizon-07-18/

[TV] "Suncoast FYI: June 15th, 2018" - Nancy O'Neil, SNN
Julie and Nate are interviewed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=YYMNtR8sAHM

[TV] "We Preview a Fun Family Musical with The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Suncoast View, ABC 7
http://www.mysuncoast.com/entertainment/we-preview-a-fun-family-musical-with-the-westcoast-black/article_dee8293a-7ee9-11e8-90d5-d3b03b3109df.html

[RADIO] "Suncoast Speaks_0616" - Chuck Englund, WLSS
Our segment begins at 25:55
https://omny.fm/shows/suncoast-speaks/suncoastspeaks-061618

[NEWS] "Sarasota County awards $2 million in arts grants" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180622/sarasota-county-awards-2-million-in-arts-grants