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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January 4, 2022 "Positive COVID-19 tests disrupt Sarasota arts schedules" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/2022/01/04/covid-causes-sarasota-arts-groups-alter-cancel-performances/9083034002/
January 3, 2022 "WBTT education program to expand with $100,000 from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2022/01/03/wbtt-education-program-expand-100-000-barancik-foundation/9043129002/
December 31, 2021 "As 'Joyful! Joyful!' Surges, So Does Omicron" - Andy Fabian, SRQ Magazine
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2021-12-31/18605_As-Joyful-Joyful-Surges--So-Does-Omicron
December 29, 2021 "WBTT Cancels Remainder of 'Joyful! Joyful!' Show" - SRQ Magazine
https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2021-12-29/18599_WBTT-Cancels-Remainder-of-Joyful-Joyful-Show
December 28, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe cancels last 3 ‘Joyful! Joyful!’ performances" - Sam Sachs, WFLA Channel 8
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-cancels-last-3-joyful-joyful-performances/
December 26, 2021 "Top 10 arts stories for Sarasota-Manatee in 2021" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://news.yahoo.com/top-10-arts-stories-sarasota-113004047.html
December 21, 2021 "Photos: First Look at the Cast of WBTT's World Premiere Musical RUBY" - Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/Photos-First-Look-at-the-Cast-of-WBTTs-World-Premiere-Musical-RUBY-20211221
December 19, 2021 "For This Theater Leader, a Mission That Goes Beyond the Stage" - Bob Morris, The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/15/theater/westcoast-theater-sarasota-nate-jacobs.htm
December 14, 2021 "Triumphant 'Joyful! Joyful!' heralds the joy of holiday season" - Spencer Fordin, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/triumphant-joyful%21-joyful%21-heralds-the-joy-of-holiday-season
December 11, 2021 "WBTT holiday show is 'Joyful!' on steroids" - Kim Cool, Venice Gondolier Sun
https://www.yoursun.com/venice/news/wbtt-holiday-show-is-joyful-on-steroids/article_a52a4498-58f3-11ec-8e57-df94eb277774.html
December 11, 2021 "Arts organizations benefit from Barancik Foundation grants" - Spencer Fordin, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/arts-organizations-benefit-from-barancik-foundation-grants
December 11, 2021 "WBTT's Education Program To Expand With Support From Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation" - Stephi Wild, Broadway World Sarasota
https://www.broadwayworld.com/sarasota/article/WBTTs-Education-Program-To-Expand-With-Support-From-Charles-Margery-Barancik-Foundation-20211210
December 10, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Education Program Is Expanding After Foundation Support" - Times News Express (Atlanta)
https://timesnewsexpress.com/news/newsusa/atlanta/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-education-program-is-expanding-after-foundation-support/
December 6, 2021 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s 'A Night at the Savoy'" - Janet Combs, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/picture-gallery/lifestyle/2021/12/06/westcoast-black-theatre-troupes-a-night-savoy/8890087002/
December 6, 2021 "Photos: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s ‘A Night at the Savoy’" - Lori Sax, Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/arts-and-entertainment/wbbt-a-night-at-the-savoy