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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[EVENTS] "Cheer up with arts programs for the holidays" - Thomas Becnel, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20171130/cheer-up-with-arts-programs-for-holidays

[PREVIEW] "The Spotlight: Motown Christmas opens at the Westcoast Black Theatre" - Linda Carson, ABC 7
http://www.mysuncoast.com/entertainment/in-the-spotlight---motown-christmas-opens-at-the/article_9eba1f50-d550-11e7-bab2-2b9db3c13bc8.html

[NEWS] "Scenes from an Interview: Inspirational & Insightful Moments" - Gus Mollasis, Sarasota Scene Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/scenes-interview-inspirational-insightful-moments/

[NEWS} "Culture Collective Announces Coming Season" - Philip Lederer, SRQ Daily
http://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2017-11-29/7398_Culture-Collective-Announces-Coming-Season

[NEWS] "Pines of Sarasota Foundation luncheon features witty panelists" - Niki Kottman, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/photo-gallery/pines-of-sarasota-foundation-luncheon-wit-wisdom-aging

[NEWS] "Sharing ‘The Wit and Wisdom of Aging’" - Gayle Guynup, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20171130/sharing-the-wit-and-wisdom-of-aging

[NEWS] "Priority Report: Theatre Facts 2016" - Theresa J. Beckhusen, American Theatre
http://www.americantheatre.org/2017/11/21/priority-report-theatre-facts-2016/

[LETTERS TO THE EDITOR] "More Thanksgiving letters - Westcoast Black Theatre: a gift that keeps giving" - James Judge, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
It's the third letter in the column
http://www.heraldtribune.com/opinion/20171122/more-thanksgiving-letters

[PHOTOS]"Motown Mania" - Rod Millington, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/photogallery/LK/20171120/NEWS/112009977/PH/1?start=2

[PREVIEW] "WBTT celebrates the season with ‘A Motown Christmas’" - Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/article186063228.html

[PREVIEW] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has ‘A Motown Christmas’" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/entertainmentlife/20171121/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-has-a-motown-christmas

[PREVIEW] "Lots of Christmas shows are coming up. Here are some recommendations" - Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/article186330933.html