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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December 17, 2024 "Selby Foundation Grant to Bolster WBTT’s Community Outreach" - SCENE Magazine
https://scenesarasota.com/magazine/selby-foundation-grant-to-bolster-wbtts-community-outreach/
December 12, 2024 "72 Years Ago, Ruby McCollum Murdered the White Doctor Who Raped Her. Now Her Story is Being Retold in Detroit" - Jeremy Allen, Atlanta Daily World
https://atlantadailyworld.com/2024/12/12/72-years-ago-ruby-mccollum-murdered-the-white-doctor-who-raped-her-now-her-story-is-being-retold-in-detroit/
December 12, 2024 "Sarasota’s Cultural Gem: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Celebrates 25 Years of Artistic Excellence and Community Impact" - Andrea Martone, Sarasota Events Calendar
https://sarasotaeventscalendar.com/sarasotas-cultural-gem-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-celebrates-25-years-of-artistic-excellence-and-community-impact/
December 11, 2024 "Review: A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS at West Coast Black Theatre Troupe" - Shanti Kennedy, Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Review-A-MOTOWN-CHRISTMAS-at-West-Coast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-20241211
December 11, 2024 "WBTT celebrates 25 years of making joyful noise" Monica Gagnier, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/dec/11/wbtt-joyful-noise/
December 11, 2024 "Selby Foundation Grant to Bolster WBTT's Community Outreach" - SRQ Magazine
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2024-12-11/25649_Selby-Foundation-Grant-to-Bolster-WBTTs-Community-Outreach
December 6, 2024 "Westcoast Black Theatre favorite gets ‘Hot’ in Broadway musical tour" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2024/12/06/westcoast-black-theatre-favorite-gets-hot-in-broadway-musical-tour/76573651007/
December 5, 2024 "The True 'Soul' of Sarasota: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Andrea Martone, Sarasota Events Calendar
https://sarasotaeventscalendar.com/the-true-soul-of-sarasota-west-coast-black-theatre-troupe/
December 3, 2024 "WBTT to Host Free Book Reading and Conversation" - SCENE Magazine
https://scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtt-to-host-free-book-reading-and-conversation/
December 2, 2024 - "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe kicks off long-range fundraising campaign" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2024/12/02/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-kicks-off-major-fundraising-campaign/76413342007/
November 26, 2024 "Five new shows open at area theaters Thanksgiving week" - Tom Hall WGCU
https://news.wgcu.org/top-story/2024-11-26/five-new-shows-open-at-area-theaters-thanksgiving-week
November 21, 2024 "Your primer on not-to-miss performances and exhibits this arts season"- Su Byron, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/nov/21/performances-exhibits-arts-season/
November 19, 2024 'A Motown Christmas' is Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Christmas card to the community"- Tom Hall, WCU
https://news.wgcu.org/arts-and-culture/2024-11-19/a-motown-christmas-is-westcoast-black-theatre-troupes-christmas-card-to-the-community
November 19, 2024 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe launches ‘Solid Gold Campaign’" - SCENE Magazine
https://scenesarasota.com/magazine/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-launches-solid-gold-campaign/
November 18 2024 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates 25th anniversary in style" - Lori Sax, Observer Media Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2024/nov/18/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-celebrates-25th-anniversary-in-style/