2023

Tony Award-winning musical is a coming-of-age story set in the tropics, featuring Afro-Caribbean rhythms and instruments

SARASOTA, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is thrilled to open its 24th season with “Once On This Island.” Set on a verdant Caribbean island, this Tony Award-winning musical tells the coming-of-age story of a peasant girl searching for love and her place in the world, while dealing with complicated social issues of race, class and affairs of the heart.

Community members are invited to participate in new class offerings designed for learning and fun this fall

SARASOTA, FL – While Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has long been known for its artist development programs and training, the arts organization will – this fall – expand its programming to members of the community. Beginning later this month and running through dates in November are African Dance and Improv classes.

Local teens who are enjoying the free summer musical theater program, with training in acting, singing and dancing, to perform ‘FAME The Musical’

SARASOTA, FL – For the eighth summer, aspiring actors, dancers and singers ages 13-18 are taking the stage with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. WBTT is proud to present "Stage of Discovery," an intensive, five-week summer musical theatre program that is offered at no cost to participants; the program will culminate with two public performances of “FAME The Musical” in mid-July.

Popular WBTT performer Raleigh Mosely II will present ‘Titanium: A Soul Experience’ on May 22

SARASOTA, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to present the tenth year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows. WBTT’s second Young Artist Program showcase of the 2022-2023 season will feature frequent and popular WBTT performer Raleigh Mosely II as he presents “Titanium: A Soul Experience” on Monday, May 22.

Arts organizations to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin on the 50th anniversary of groundbreaking album 'Amazing Grace' for one night only at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

SARASOTA, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Key Chorale will honor Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” on the 50th anniversary of her groundbreaking Grammy Award-winning album, "Amazing Grace." WBTT artists Matelyn Alicia and Naärai will join Key Chorale, along with its featured soloist, Amy Connours, for "Grace: The Spirit of Aretha," an evening of soulful gospel songs and Franklin’s most famous R&B classics on May 8 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Frequent Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer Brentney J. will present ‘Memoirs of a Peach’ on April 23 at 7:30 p.m.

SARASOTA, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to present the tenth year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows. WBTT’s first Young Artist Program showcase of the 2022-2023 season will feature frequent WBTT performer Brentney J., as she presents “Memoirs of a Peach” on April 23, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

World-premiere musical revue will feature Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue, pay tribute to legendary performer and his music

SARASOTA, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will conclude its 2022-2023 “American Dreams” theatre season with the world-premiere musical revue, “Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue.” The show runs from April 19 through May 28, 2023.

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