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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[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

[NEWS] "Names and Faces" - Bradenton Herald
The announcement of Julie's hiring as executive director
http://www.bradenton.com/2015/09/07/5977971_names-and-faces.html?rh=1

[NEWS] Biz(941) Daily
The announcement of Julie's hiring as executive director
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=90b255b20087b1d87f7762948&id=378e85cf32&e=d884d5c92f

[OPINION] "The August Wison Center needs a black theater troupe" - Letter to the editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2015/09/01/The-August-Wilson-Center-needs-a-black-theater-troupe/stories/201508310180

[NEWS] "Westcoast Troupe hires Julie Leach as permanent executive" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/09/04/westcoast-troupe-hires-julie-leach-as-permanent-executive/

[SEASON WRAP-UP] "2014-2015, a Season Remembrance" - Bill Oser, Talkin' Broadway
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/wfla/

[FEATURE] "Behind the Scenes: Live music adds soul to a show" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/22/behind-the-scenes-live-music-adds-soul-to-a-show/

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe names Julie Leach new executive director" - Nick Friedman, The Observer
http://www.yourobserver.com/article/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-names-julie-leach-new-executive-director

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe names Julie Leach new executive director" - Sarasota Patch
http://patch.com/florida/sarasota/julie-leach-named-executive-director-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-0

[AWARDS] "25th Handy Awards: And the Winners Are ..." - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/09/04/25th-handy-awards-and-the-winners-are/

[NEWS] "Behind the Scenes: Giving Challenge offers incentives to help" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/28/behind-the-scenes-giving-challenge-offers-incentives-to-help/

[REVIEW] "'Soul Crooners 2' is song fest, love-in" - Lynn Felder, Winston-Salem Journal
Highlight quote: "The show itself was pure musical pleasure from start to finish."
http://www.journalnow.com/relishnow/nbtf/soul-crooners-is-song-fest-love-in/article_535c9352-5162-5465-835d-f1ae3737168c.html