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 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/
November 13, 2024 "A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS to be Presented at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/A-MOTOWN-CHRISTMAS-to-be-Presented-at-Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-20241113
November 8, 2024 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hits milestone 25th anniversary" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2024/11/08/westcoast-black-theatre-marks-25-years-of-growth-and-mentorship/75964042007/
November 4, 2024 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents 25th Anniversary Celebration" - SCENE Magazine
https://scenesarasota.com/magazine/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-presents-25th-anniversary-celebration/
October 30,2024 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opens 25th season with 'Soul Crooners' jukebox musical" - Tom Hall, WGCU
https://news.wgcu.org/top-story/2024-10-30/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-opens-25th-season-with-soul-crooners-jukebox-musical
October 30, 2024 "WBTT 'Legends: My Favorite Songs' is Nov. 3rd and 4th at 7:30pm" - Suncoast View, ABC 7
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2024/10/30/wbtt-legends-my-favorite-songs-is-nov-3rd-4th-730pm-suncoast-view-october-30th-2024/
October 28, 2024 "'Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition' is now playing at Westcoast Black Theatre" - Suncoast View, ABC 7
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2024/10/28/soul-crooners-solid-gold-edition-is-now-playing-west-coast-black-theatre-suncoast-view-october-28th-2024/