In the News

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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"Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe revives and revises Langston Hughes' 'Black Nativity'" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune (preview)
http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2014-11-29/section/theater/westcoast-troupe-revives-revises-langston-hughes-black-nativity/

 

"The Gift of Gospel" - The Observer (feature)
http://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/A-and-E/1203201437488/The-Gift-of-Gospel

 

Kitty Cranor joins Westcoast Black Theatre board of directors.
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20150105/ARTICLE/301059995/-1/opinion090206?Title=Business-people

 

Theater Review: 'Black Nativity' launches holiday season with spirit - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2014-12-06/featured/theater-review-black-nativity-launches-holiday-season-spirit/

 

"Black Nativity" (REVIEW)
- Bill Oser, Talkin' Broadway, West Coast Florida Regional Reviews
http://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/wfla/

 

"Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Black Nativity" (REVIEW)
- Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
https://sarasotamagazine.com/on-stage/2014/12/08/westcoast-black-theatre-troupes-black-nativity/

 

Radio interview with "Knock Me A Kiss" director Chuck Smith - Steve McAllister, "Renaissance SRQ"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwV-3oFI_JA

 

7 things to do this weekend on the Suncoast - WWSB ABC 7
"Black Nativity" mentioned as being in its final weekend - we were item #5.
http://www.mysuncoast.com/entertainment/things-to-do-this-weekend-on-the-suncoast/article_4f23f512-86ff-11e4-9f7e-e75250a6b8ef.html

 

Bradenton Herald: Sarasota production of 'The Whipping Man' scores
http://www.bradenton.com/2014/01/06/4922157/sarasota-production-of-the-whipping.html

Whipping Man: Radio Interview with Howard and Drew (actual interview starts at 22:51)
http://sarasotatalkradio.com/2014/01/the-mezz-january-11th-2014-the-sarasota-chorus-of-the-keys-with-president-patrick-kilbane-and-the-whipping-man-with-director-howard-millman-and-actor-drew-foster/

THEATER REVIEW: Riveting 'Whipping Man' draws you in at Westcoast Troupe
http://arts.heraldtribune.com/2014-01-05/featured/theater-review-riveting-whipping-man-draws-you-in-at-westcoast-troupe/

WEDU ARTS PLUS: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
http://video.wpbt2.org/video/2365173011/

 

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