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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Suncoast View Interview with Nate Jacobs
http://www.mysuncoast.com/videos/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10673431#.VEFZihtdRSE.email
West Coast Florida Regional Reviews: Little Shop of Horrors
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/wfla/wfla109.html
THEATER REVIEW: 'Horrors'! It's a flower shop run amok
http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2014-10-19/section/theater-review-horrors-flower-shop-run-amok/
WBTT's Little Shop of Horrors
http://sarasotamagazine.com/on-stage/2014/10/22/wbtts-little-shop-horrors/
THEATER REVIEW: 'Little Shop of Horrors'
http://www.yourobserver.com/news/diversions/A-and-E/1027201436827/THEATER-REVIEW-Little-Shop-of-Horrors
WBTT's founding member Teresa Stanley on Broadway!
http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2014-11-04/featured/broadway-teresa-stanley-shines-rock-ages/
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe Hires Two
http://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2014-11-14/966_Westcoast-Black-Theater-Troupe-Hires-Two
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe adds to professional team
http://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2014/11/13/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-adds-to-professional-team-30016
Michael Mendez wins John Ringling Tower Fund grant
http://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2014/11/13/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-performer-wins-prestigious-grant-during-annual-arts-celebration-29993
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's long road to diversity
http://newtown100.heraldtribune.com/2014/11/14/troupes-road-diversity/
Movers and Shakers: The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Adds Two New Staff Members
http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2014/11/19/movers_and_shakers/movers_and_shakers_the_westcoast_black_theatre_troupe_adds_two_new_staff_members/
Suncoast View: Interview with Michael Mendez (starts around 32:45 minutes into the segment)
http://www.mysuncoast.com/videos/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10821917
Good News: WBTT toy drive - Biz(941) (press release)
http://biz941.com/2014/12/good-news-friday-good-deeds-dec-5-2014/
"Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe participates in 'Toys for Tots' toy drive" - Tampa Bay Newswire (press release)
http://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2014/12/01/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-participates-in-toys-for-tots-toy-drive-30540
"Due to popular demand and sold-out performances, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe extends run of Jazz Hot Mamas" - don411.com (press release)
http://don411.com/due-to-popular-demand-and-sold-out-performances-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-extends-run-of-jazz-hot-mamas-world-premier-musical-revue-will-highlight-the-great-women-performers-o/#.VIBvjjHF8eg