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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October 28, 2024 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents 25th Anniversary Celebration In November"- A.A. Cristi, Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-Presents-25th-Anniversary-Celebration-In-November-20241028

October 27, 2024 "Eight shows to see in Sarasota area theaters this fall" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2024/10/27/eight-plays-and-musicals-to-see-in-sarasota-area-this-fall/75723288007/

October 26, 2024 "Review: SOUL CROONERS at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Shanti Kennedy, Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Review-SOUL-CROONERS-at-Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-20241026

October 16, 2024 "Naärai Returns to Sarasota for Two Concerts at WBTT" - Stephi Wild, Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Narai-Returns-to-Sarasota-for-Two-Concerts-at-WBTT-20241016

October 8, 2024 "Let’s Celebrate Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s 25th Year with Founder Nate Jacobs" - Visit Sarasota County's "Behind the Masterpiece" podcast
https://www.visitsarasota.com/podcast/s1e3-lets-celebrate-westcoast-black-theatre-troupes-25th-year-founder-nate-jacobs

October 6, 2024 "Westcoast Troupe marks 25th anniversary with new edition of ‘Soul Crooners’" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2024/10/06/westcoast-black-theatre-opens-new-versionew-version-of-hit-revue-soul-crooners-opens-new-wbtt-season/75410610007/

October 1, 2024 "Good News: Multiple Grants Support Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - West Coast Woman
https://files.constantcontact.com/47b72dc9001/e26ba196-3c0e-433e-979c-9be98518334a.pdf?rdr=true

October 1, 2024 "SRQ Season Preview" - Phil Lederer & Dylan Campbell, SRQ Magazine
Our feature is on page 42
https://www.srqmagazine.com/articles/2075/Season%20Preview

September 30, 2024 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Open Season With SOUL CROONERS: SOLID GOLD EDITION" - Stephi Wild, Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-Will-Open-Season-With-SOUL-CROONERS-SOLID-GOLD-EDITION-20240930

September 18, 2024 "WBTT partners with WEDU for WBTT Voices program" - Sarasota Patch
https://patch.com/florida/sarasota/wbtt-partners-wedu-wbtt-voices-program

September 16, 2024 "GOOD DEEDS: $164,000 in grants will support Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe season" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/business/2024/09/16/community-grants-to-bolster-shows-programs-at-westcoast-theatre/75156612007/

September 12, 2024 "How ‘Coconut Cake’ Is Being Served at 5 Black Theatres"  Dorothy Marcic and Kimberly LaMarque Orman, American Theatre Magazine
https://www.americantheatre.org/2024/09/12/how-coconut-cake-is-being-served-at-5-black-theatres/

September 11, 2024 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Names 2024-2025 Board of Trustees" - SCENE Magazine
https://scenesarasota.com/magazine/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-names-2024-2025-board-of-trustees/

September 8, 2024 "Historic Black Arts Group Hosts Panel and Performance for Fannie Lou Hamer" - Brigham Harris, WWSB ABC 7
[VIDEO] https://www.mysuncoast.com/2024/09/09/historic-black-arts-group-hosts-panel-performance-fannie-lou-hamer/

September 5, 2024 "Recent Grants Support Mission Of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Stephi Wild, Broadway World Sarasota 
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Recent-Grants-Support-Mission-Of-Westcoast-Black-Theatre-Troupe-20240904