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[NEWS] "Melba Moore to perform for Westcoast Troupe gala" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://ticket.heraldtribune.com/2015/11/11/melba-moore-to-perform-for-westcoast-troupe-gala/

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe names new board chair, board member" - Tampa Bay Newswire
http://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2015/10/29/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-names-new-board-chair-board-member-40137

[NEWS] "WBTT Names New Board Chair, Board Member" - Biz(941) Daily
http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=90b255b20087b1d87f7762948&id=ad27fcfbdc&e=53be61017b

[CALENDAR] WBTT gala listing (toward end of page)
http://charlotte.floridaweekly.com/news/2015-11-12/what_to_do%252C_where_to_go

[REVIEW] "WBTT's The Color Purple" - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
Highlight quote: "On WBTT’s intimate stage, the large ensemble cast moves through fights, celebrations and a journey to Africa convincingly, backed by sure music direction by John Bronston, so that the tale of Celie’s transformation plays out in an emotionally satisfying way."
https://sarasotamagazine.com/2015/10/19/wbtts-the-color-purple/

[REVIEW] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production stands tall" - Marty Fugate, The Observer
Highlight quote: "A huge cast puts it all together with strong performances, great singing and heart."
http://www.yourobserver.com/article/theater-review-color-purple

[INTERVIEW] "Interview with James Harkness of The Color Purple Part I" - Lynne Bernfield, The Lynne Show
http://thelynneshow.com/2015/10/james-harkness-pt1/

[PREVIEW] "Westcoast Troupe sees 'Purple' for season opening musical" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/10/09/westcoast-troupe-sees-purple-for-season-opening-musical/

[PREVIEW] "Musical 'The Color Purple' opens in Sarasota" - Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/local-events/article39049719.html

[FEATURE] "Arts: A building block of the cultural coast" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://90th.heraldtribune.com/2015/10/01/arts-a-building-block-of-cultural-coast/

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe: The Color Purple, October 14-November 21, 2015" - Don Britt, don411.com
http://don411.com/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-the-color-purple-october-14-november-21-2015/#.ViDjFX6rTRY

Weekend Insider Eblast - Sarasota Magazine
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[TV] "Suncoast View one-year anniversary celebration" - WWSB ABC 7
WBTT artists perform a special song on the anniversary show
http://www.mysuncoast.com/videos/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=11832460