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] Black Theatre Festival comprehensive coverage - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/national-black-theatre-festival/
[NEWS] "Westcoast Troupe gets Black Theatre Festival crowd cheering" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Highlight quote: "After seeing them perform countless times in Sarasota, it was a special thrill to see how they were embraced by an audience of theater lovers from around the country."
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/07/westcoast-troupe-gets-black-theater-festival-crowd-cheering/
[NEWS] "Live updates: National Black Theatre Festival" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/04/live-updates-national-black-theatre-festival/
[NEWS] "Black Theatre Festival opens with fanfare and stars" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/04/black-theatre-festival-opens-with-fanfare-and-stars/
[NEWS] - "An overwhelming assortment of choices at National Black Theatre Festival" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/06/an-overwhelming-assortment-of-choices-at-national-black-theatre-festival/
[NEWS] "Black Theaters: Telling our stories" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/national-black-theatre-festival/
[NEWS] "Theaters celebrate black lives on stage" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/07/31/theaters-celebrate-black-lives-on-stage/
[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe returns to national stage" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/07/31/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-returns-to-national-stage/
[PHOTOS] - "Photos - Westcoast Black Theatre Festival" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://galleries.ticketsarasota.com/?id=369986#/0
[NEWS] "A showcase for growing together" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/07/31/a-showcase-for-growing-together/
[VIDEO] "H-T Video" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://bcove.me/4zxexkp7
[PHOTOS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe fundraiser for Soul Crooners 2" - Jessica Salmond, Observer Group
http://www.yourobserver.com/photo-gallery/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-fundraiser-soul-crooners-2
[REVIEW] "Cotton Club Cabaret" - Bill Oser, Talkin' Broadway
Highlight quote: "Every production at WBTT is a can't miss affair, and The Cotton Club Cabaret is no exception."
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/wfla/wfla157.html
[REVIEW] "'The Cotton Club Cabaret' closes out the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe season with style and grace" - Bonnie Silvestri, Anything Arts
Highlight quote: "Right off the bat, Tara Conner Jones pulled out all the stops in 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.' And throughout the evening, Jones proves the soul of the production with a seemingly limitless vocal range and easy stage presence that makes you want to get to know her."
http://sarasota.anythingarts.com/profiles/blogs/the-cotton-club-cabaret-closes-out-the-westcoast-black-theatre-tr?xg_source=activity
[NEWS] "Black is the color of my voice to Return to Edinburgh Fringe, Aug 5-31" -BroadwayWorld.com
WBTT founding member Apphia Campbell's "Black is the Color of My Voice" being brought back to Edinburgh, Scotland
http://www.broadwayworld.com/scotland/article/BLACK-IS-THE-COLOR-OF-MY-VOICE-to-Return-to-Edinburgh-Fringe-Aug-5-31-20150721#