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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July 8, 2022 "Developing Dreams" - Dylan Campbell, SRQ Magazine
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2022-07-08/19730_Developing-Dreams
July 7, 2022 "Tickets now on sale for WBTT’s ‘Stage of Discovery’ student show" - Tempo News
Front-page takeover!
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/tnw-070622/flipbook/0/
July 6, 2022 "WBTT’s Stage of Discovery Students Present New Original Musical" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtts-stage-of-discovery-students-present-new-original-musical/
June 29, 2022 "Hermitage Retreat providing creative opportunities for Sarasota area artists" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2022/06/29/hermitage-retreat-provides-new-residencies-sarasota-florida-area-artists/7735996001/
June 17, 2022 "The Exchange Continues Support for WBTT" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/the-exchange-continues-support-for-wbtt/
June 9, 2022 "Founding Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe singer returns for concert" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2022/06/09/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-hosts-concert-founding-member-jnana-wilson-cooper/7487118001/
June 8, 2022 "WBTT alum returns to the stage her talent helped build" - Spencer Fordin, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/wbtt-alum-returns-to-the-stage-her-talent-helped-build
June 2, 2022 "Jnana Wilson Cooper, Founding Member of WBTT, to be Featured in Solo Concert" - Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/tnw-060122/flipbook/1/
May 31, 2022 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe explores struggles and triumphs of realizing the American dream" - Go!, Venice Gondolier Sun
https://www.yoursun.com/coastal/entertainment/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-explores-struggles-and-triumphs-of-realizing-the-american-dream/article_88e1144a-aac1-11ec-a406-3b52649c1ffe.html
May 21, 2022 "WBTT presents the Jose Ramirez Band" - Manatee Herald
https://manateeherald.com/2022/05/21/wbtt-presents-the-jose-ramirez-band/
May 13, 2022 "Derric Gobourne Jr.'s SH!NE" - Dylan Campbell, SRQ Magazine
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2022-05-13/19407_Derric-Gobourne-Jr.
May 13, 2022 "REVIEW: 'From Birmingham to Broadway' & 'Float Like a Butterfly'" - Marie Kilker, Totaltheater.com
http://www.totaltheater.com/?q=node/8869
May 11, 2022 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe debuts one-acts about Muhammad Ali and Nell Carter" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2022/05/11/muhammad-ali-nell-carter-highlighted-new-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-shows/9709954002/
May 10, 2022 "Previewing 'Birmingham to Broadway' with Tarra Conner jones" [VIDEO] - Suncoast View
Tarra Conner jones is interviewed and performs
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2022/05/11/previewing-birmingham-broadway-with-tarra-conner-jones-suncoast-view/
May 9, 2022 "Two Black Stars Get the Musical Bio Treatment in WBTT’s New Playwrights Series'' - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/arts-and-entertainment/2022/05/two-black-stars-get-the-musical-bio-treatment-in-wbtt-s-new-playwrights-series