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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[EVENT LISTINGS] "Now Playing: Arts listings for March 2-8" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170228/now-playing-arts-listings-for-march-2-8

[TV] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Rolls Out New Season" - Lynden Blake, SNN 6
Julie is interviewed
http://www.snntv.com/2017/02/16/westcoast-black-troupe-theater-rolls-new-season/

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces 2017-18 Season" - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2017/2/14/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-announces-2017-18-season

[PREVIEW] "Westcoast’s ‘60s ‘Girl Groups’ celebrates empowerment" - Dahlia Ghabour, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170226/westcoasts-60s-girl-groups-celebrates-empowerment

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe gets ambitious in new season" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170215/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-gets-ambitious-in-new-season

[TV] Suncoast View February 23, 2017 - ABC 7
Nate co-hosts, Michael Mendez performs (segment starts at 40:55)
http://www.mysuncoast.com/videos/share/?video=47bbdfc3a0d0ec447418d2917a9e1e16ac149d61

[NEWS] "The Local SCENE" - Sue Engelhart, SCENE Magazine
2017-2018 season announcement blurb
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102237833651&ca=bddc5cbb-fa01-4601-9d75-85ec3ec01074

[PREVIEW] "WBTT takes a fresh look at the girl groups of the 1960s" - Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/article134264124.html

[NEWS] "Young WBTT Dancer Named YoungArts Finalist" - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2017/1/4/young-wbtt-dancer-named-youngarts-finalist

[NEWS] "WBTT dancer named a National YoungArts Finalist" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20161229/wbtt-dancer-named-national-youngarts-finalist

[PREVIEW] "Family spars over heirloom in Wilson's 'Piano Lesson' at Westcoast" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170108/family-spars-over-heirloom-in-wilsons-piano-lesson-at-westcoast

[NEWS] "Arts organizations celebrate proudest achievements of 2016" - Carrie Seidman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20161227/arts-organizations-celebrate-proudest-achievements-of-2016

[EVENTS] "Arts: Opening This Week" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
"The Piano Lesson" is the lead item
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170110/arts-opening-this-week

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe showcases Victoria Byrd" - Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/article123400174.html