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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September 28, 2021 "Gulf Coast Community Foundation invests in WBTT" - Tampa Bay Newswire
https://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2021/09/28/gulf-coast-community-foundation-invests-in-wbtt-101672

September 27, 2021 "The Lynne Show" podcast featuring Jim Weaver - Lynne Bernfield
https://thelynneshow.com/Audio/Podcasts/show_637_9_27_21_Jim_Weaver_Eubie.mp3

September 26, 2021 "Venues Implement #SafeArtsSarasota Protocols" - Jacob Ogles, SRQ Magazine Daily
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2021-09-27/18036_Venues-Implement-SafeArtsSarasota-Protocols

September 16, 2021 "Tickets Now On Sale For WBTT's Fall Gala: 'A Night At The Savoy'" - Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Tickets-Now-On-Sale-For-WBTTs-Fall-Gala-A-Night-At-The-Savoy-20210916

September 13, 2021 "Sarasota arts organizations roll out new COVID-19 rules" - Andrea Martone, Observer Group 
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/sarasota-arts-organizations-roll-out-new-covid-19-rules

September 13, 2021 "Going to a show in Sarasota? You will have to be tested or vaccinated and wear a mask" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune 
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2021/09/13/covid-testing-and-masks-sarasota-arts-groups-require-them-fall/8297949002/

September 8, 2021 "WBTT's 'Help for Haiti' benefit raises over $12,800" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2021/09/08/wbtts-help-haiti-benefit-raises-over-12-800/5717707001/

September 8, 2021 "Sarasota County gives arts groups funding boost in tourist tax grants" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
WBTT receives $77,067 in Sarasota County tax grants funding
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2021/09/08/sarasota-county-tourist-tax-grants-funding-boost-nonprofit-arts-groups/5700645001/

September 2, 2021 "Tickets now on sale for WBTT's 'Eubie!'" - Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/tnw-090221/flipbook/4/

September 2, 2021 "Top 6 concert picks for Sarasota-Bradenton-Charlotte: Sept. 2-8" - Jimmy Guerts, Sarasota Herald-Tribune's Ticket Magazine
Jose Ramirez Band concert is top pick
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/09/02/top-6-sarasota-bradenton-charlotte-concert-picks-sept-2-8/5606468001/

September 1, 2021 "Scene Snaps: Performing Arts" - Scene Magazine
WBTT photos received top billing
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/scene-snaps-performing-arts/

August 30, 2021 "Tickets Now on Sale for WBTT’s Season-Opener" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/tickets-now-on-sale-for-wbtts-season-opener/

August 26, 2021 "Top 10 arts events for Sarasota-Manatee: Aug. 26-Sept. 1" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
"Help for Haiti" benefit is the top pick
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2021/08/26/top-10-arts-events-sarasota-manatee-aug-26-sept-1/8183147002/?fbclid=IwAR2BRsbV5IJApusQpDts6fLo9HtE-ctGGof8zDemRB6Bi7eFi2oggE6_GAo

August 25, 2021 "The Exchange Supports WBTT" - SCENE Magazine
http://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/the-exchange-supports-wbtt/

August 23, 2021 "Season - The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe of Florida" - Ronald Bunn, Routes Magazine
https://routes-mag.com/the-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-of-florida/