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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March 2, 2023 "WBTT: Meet the Dreams - Shena Renee" - Cynthia Howard, Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/2023-03-01-tnw/flipbook/4/
March 8, 2023 "Long-delayed premiere and past favorites fill Westcoast Black Theatre’s 24th season" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/03/08/westcoast-black-theatre-to-stage-world-premiere-and-past-favorites/69967759007/
March 7, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces Upcoming Season" - Kristi Sultan, SNN TV
https://www.snntv.com/story/48508459/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-announces-upcoming-season
March 7, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2023-24 season" - Harry Sayer, Observer Media Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2023/mar/07/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-announces-2023-24-season/
March 7, 2023 "WBTT Announces 2023-2024 Season During 'Hush! Hush! Party'" - Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/WBTT-Announces-2023-2024-Season-During-Hush-Hush-Party-20230307
March 6, 2023 "WBTT Will Present APRIL FOOLS FETE Fundraiser Next Month" - Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/WBTT-Will-Presents-APRIL-FOOLS-FETE-Fundraiser-Next-Month-20230307
March 4, 2023 "Costumes, choreography make 'Dreamgirls' sparkle" - Kim Cool, Venice Gondolier Sun
https://www.yoursun.com/venice/news/costumes-choreography-make-dreamgirls-sparkle/article_870da0b8-b900-11ed-9ec3-872605d180a5.html
March 4, 2023 "Review: DREAMGIRLS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Carolan Trbovich, Broadway World
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Review-DREAMGIRLS-at-Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-20230304
March 1, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre’s ‘Dreamgirls’ takes you on an emotional musical journey" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/03/01/lively-dreamgirls-inspires-sarasotas-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe/69939585007/
March 1, 2023 "Christopher Eisenberg returns to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe for Frank Sinatra tribute shows" - Tampa Bay Newswire
https://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2023/03/01/christopher-eisenberg-returns-to-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-for-frank-sinatra-tribute-shows-116756
March 1, 2023 "Review: Dreamgirls" - Marie Kilker, TotalTheater.com
http://totaltheater.com/?q=node/8989
February 27, 2023 "Dreamgirls Returns to WBTT Stage with a Big Production" - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/arts-and-entertainment/2023/02/review-dreamgirls-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe
February 24, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Receives Gift of Gratitude from JoMo Productions" - Gina Liga, Scene Magazine
https://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-receives-gift-of-gratitude-from-jomo-productions/
February 21, 2023 "Center stage with the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Daytime, WLFA Channel 8
https://www.wfla.com/daytime/center-stage-with-the-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe/
February 17, 2023 "Black culture, history and stories told by the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Corey Beckman, Fox 13 News
https://www.fox13news.com/news/black-culture-history-and-stories-told-by-the-west-coast-black-theatre-troupe