2021-2022 Production Sponsors

Through the generosity of our Production Sponsors, WBTT is able to present the highest quality shows that bring exciting, educational and fun entertainment to a diverse audience at an affordable price.

EUBIE!

Music by Eubie Blake
Conceived by Julianne Boyd
Directed and Choreographed
   by Jim Weaver

October 6-November 21, 2021

Presenting Sponsors
Nancy & Tom Flanagan

Leading Sponsors
The Exchange
The Lewis Foundation

Co-Sponsors
Liza & Carl Caruso
Mike & Karen Gardiner
David Kotok & Christine Schlesinger
Virginia Lipton
Dr. Martin H. Max
Dale & Kristin Menard
Gloria Moss
Rosemary & Lou Oberndorf
Michael Page & Debra Flynt-Garrett
Sarasota Magazine
Susan K. Straus
The Vincent Family

Joyful! Joyful!

Created, Adapted & Directed
  by Nate Jacobs

December 1–30, 2021

Presenting Sponsors
Dr. Phil & Suzan Gaynes
Lynne Koy
Jack & Priscilla Schlegel

Leading Sponsors
Arthur & Jessica Armstrong—
   The Rosemary/Rosemary & Thyme
John & Kitty Cranor
The Exchange
Dr. John & Eilene Maupin
Rose Marie Proietti
Jim & Charlie Ann Syprett
The Vincent Family

Co-Sponsors
Dr. Alfonso & Mrs. Brenda Belsito
Nancy & Tom Flanagan
Tomeika Hunter-Koski
Meadows Dental Associates
RoseBay International—
   Becky Culp & Jackie Woods
Sarasota Magazine
Bob & Teresa Simmons
F. Joseph Wilson

RUBY

A World Premiere Musical
Music & Lyrics by
  Nate Jacobs & Michael Jacobs
Book by Michael Jacobs
Directed by Nate Jacobs

January 12-February 27, 2022

Presenting Sponsors
Andrew & Judith Economos
Shelley & Sy Goldblatt
The Koffman Family
Jackie & Glenn Tilton

Leading Sponsors
Helga & Jerry Bilik
The Exchange
Nancy & Tom Flanagan
Mike & Karen Gardiner
Michele Hooper & Lemuel Seabrook
Penelope Kingman
Pearson Liddell Jr. & Pepper Liddell
Howard Millman & Carolyn Michel
Shirley & Cecil Pickett
Dona & Sam Scott

Co-Sponsors
Honorable Dennis W. Archer &
   Honorable Trudy DunCombe Archer
Dr. Alfonso & Mrs. Brenda Belsito
Carolyn Blum
Murray Bring & Kay Delaney
Miles & Barbara Capron
Liza & Carl Caruso
Dr. Donald & Doris Johnson
Karp Family Foundation
Virginia Lipton
Dr. Martin Max
Meg & Jamie McLane
Sarasota Magazine
Dr. Bob & Beth Scheible
Rosa L. & Willie M. Stanfield
Dr. Ray & Fran Taylor
Roland & Linda Thornton
Dr. Bernard & Lois Watson

Broadway in Black

Created, Adapted and Directed
   by Nate Jacobs
Choreographed by Donald Frison

March 10-April 24, 2022

Presenting Sponsors
Dr. Phil & Suzan Gaynes

Leading Sponsors
The Exchange
Nancy & Tom Flanagan
Rita Greenbaum
  in Memory of Ron Greenbaum
Michele Hooper & Lemuel Seabrook
Curtis Jordan & Paige Petersen
Cecil & Shirley Pickett
J. Tracy Tucker & Joel Howard
Susan & Charles Wilson

Co-Sponsors
Honorable Dennis W. Archer &
   Honorable Trudy DunCombe Archer
Martin & Barbara Bowling
Bruce & Elaine Burton
Miles & Barbara Capron
Mike & Karen Gardiner
David Kotok & Christine Schlesinger
Virginia Lipton
Northern Trust
Sarasota Magazine
Linda Steinberger
Elizabeth Sublette
The Vincent Family

World Premiere of Two One-Act Plays

Directed by Nate Jacobs
From Birmingham to Broadway
  By Tarra Conner jones
Float Like a Butterfly
  By Michael Jacobs & Nate Jacobs

May 4-29, 2022

Presenting Sponsors
Ali & Gloria Bahaj

Leading Sponsors
Phil Baker
John & Kitty Cranor
The Exchange
Nancy & Tom Flanagan
Rose Marie Proietti
Dr. Bob & Beth Scheible
Dona & Sam Scott

Co-Sponsors
Douglas & Carolyn Anderson
Honorable Dennis W. Archer &
   Honorable Trudy DunCombe Archer
Miles & Barbara Capron
Mike & Karen Gardiner
Dr. Donald & Doris Johnson
Edward Keon & Pat Kennelly
Penelope Kingman
C. Malachowski
Dr. Randall & Karen Morgan
Rosemary & Lou Oberndorf
Marta Riordan & James Boyle
Sarasota Magazine