[NEWS] "Modern Pentathlon: A Marriage of Arts and Athleticism" - SRQ Daily
WBTT one of 6 arts groups asked to perform in closing ceremonies on Feb. 22
http://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2015-02-20/1508_Modern-Pentathlon-A-Marriage-of-Arts-and-Athleticism

[PHOTOS] "Democratic Club Meeting" - Amanda Morales, The Observer
http://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/Front-Page/0214201538785/PHOTO-GALLERY-Democratic-Club-Meeting

[FEATURE] "The radical ideas of Sarasota" - Robert Fulford, National Post
Highlight quote: "In some ways the most remarkable performance organization, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, stages plays and revues grounded in African-American culture."
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/02/17/robert-fulford-the-radical-ideas-of-sarasota/

[PREVIEW] "'Color Purple' and 'Ma Rainey' on Westcoast Troupe's 2015-16 schedule" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2015-02-17/featured/color-purple-and-ma-rainey-on-westcoast-troupes-2015-16-schedule/

[PREVIEW] "Sarasota revue salutes women of jazz" - Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/2015/02/19/5644490_sarasota-revue-salutes-women-of.html?rh=1

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces 2015-2016 Season" - don411.com
http://don411.com/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-announces-2015-2016-season-celebrating-16-years-of-electrifying-theatre-in-sarasota/#.VOSNm_nF-Gc

[CALENDAR] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents 'Jazz Hot Mamas' - Bobbilynn Hollifield, Sarasota Magazine
https://sarasotamagazine.com/events/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-presents-jazz-hot-mamas-2/

[FEATURE] "Michael Mendez - radio interview" - Lynne Bernfield, The Lynne Show
Lynne talks to Michael about his journey from a boy who just loved to sing to a "23 year old aspiring artist who is making a living with his art."
Pod cast available at http://thelynneshow.com/

[RELEASE] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troup presents 'Jazz Hot Mamas'" - don411.com
http://don411.com/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-presents-jazz-hot-mamas-world-premier-musical-revue-written-by-nate-jacobs-honors-female-jazz-greats/#.VN-ORfnF-Gc

RELEASE "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to continue its second annual Young Artist Program..." - don411.com
http://don411.com/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-wbtt-is-pleased-to-continue-its-second-annual-young-artist-program-through-which-troupe-members-are-able-to-showcase-their-talents-with-one-night-one-person-shows/#.VOS-X_nF-Gc

NEWS "Wall Street Journal highlights Westcoast Troupe production" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Jay Handelman
A report on our recent glowing review in the Wall Street Journal.
http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2015-01-30/featured/wall-street-journal-highlights-westcoast-troupe-production/

FEATURE "Behind the Scenes: Sarasota offers a nourishing theater scene" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Jay Handelman
Jay reports on the quantity, quality and diversity of offerings in the local theater scene.
http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2015-02-08/featured/behind-the-scenes-sarasota-offers-a-nourishing-theater-scene/

TV Leon Pitts appears on WWSB ABC 7's "Suncoast View"
Leon is introduced at 41:54 into the show
http://www.mysuncoast.com/videos/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=11083554

REVIEW "THEATER REVIEW: 'Knock Me A Kiss'" - The Observer Group, Marty Fugate
Highlight quote: "Kudos to the talented actors and director. Kudos also to Cristy Owen (for period costumes worthy of "Boardwalk Empire") and Steve Patmagrian (for an evocative set conveying an intellectual warrior's devotion to his people)."
http://www.yourobserver.com/news/diversions/A-and-E/0126201538357/THEATER-REVIEW-Knock-Me-A-Kiss

CALENDAR BLURB "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces Young Artist program" - Power Broker Magazine
http://www.powerbrokermagazine.com/events/display/21875