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Advance Press for 2011 – 2012 Season Opener
Published on Thursday, 12 January 2012 15:48
Love, Sung in the Key of Aretha opens this week and people are already talking about it! Three local papers, The Observer, Bradenton Herald and Sarasota Herald Tribune published feature stories about this world premiere. Theater goes will not only have the opportunity to see a world premiere but also will be on hand to welcome back Broadway star Teresa Stanley to Sarasota. Executive Director, Christine Jennings could not be more pleased with the buzz about this show saying, “This is truly a show to see, the Troupe ...
Broadway Star Returns for Season Opener
Published on Thursday, 12 January 2012 15:43
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce that founding Troupe member Teresa Stanley will join them as a cast member in their season opening show, Love, Sung in the Key of Aretha. Teresa Stanley has been a favorite of Sarasota audiences since she became known to them through WBTT. Stanley grew up performing with the Troupe and then went on to perform on Broadway in The Color Purple, and in the national tours of Rock of Ages and the 30th Anniversary tour of Ain’t Misbehavin’. This will be the ...
Wbtt Announces New Officers Adds Board Member And Staff
Published on Saturday, 30 July 2011 02:28
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce its new officers for the 2011-2012 season. They are Julie Leach, president, Alan Kurland, vice president, Mike Rosario, secretary and Cheryl Anderson, treasurer. Additionally, Len Gumley has been added as a member of the Board of Directors. Gumley has been actively involved with the Troupe for many years. He has also served on the Asolo Rep board and been associated with many other cultural organizations in Sarasota/Manatee. "We are very fortunate to have t ...
Wbtt Announces Open Auditions
Published on Thursday, 07 July 2011 02:27
WHO: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) WHAT: Open Auditions for men and women aged 18 and older WHY: To expand the talent pool of the Troupe and offer opportunities to more actors and performers WHEN: Saturday, July 23rd, 2:00 to 4:00 pm WHERE: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Theater, 1646 10th Way, Sarasota, FL (behind the Binz building at 10th St and Orange Avenue) Shows being considered for will be Love Sung in the Key of Aretha, A Raisin in the Sun and Blackbird, The Josephine ...
Soul Crooners Opens Summer Season At Wbtt
Published on Tuesday, 21 June 2011 02:29
The Soul Crooners, a musical adaptation by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's (WBTT) Artistic Director Nate Jacobs, will open the Troupe's summer season on Tuesday, July 12, at the WBTT theater at 1646 10th Way in Sarasota. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased either online at wbttroupe.org or by calling 941-366-1505. The limited run includes twelve performances, ending on Sunday, July 24. Shows are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. "When we first performed this revue, it was a big succes ...
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Receives Vital Technology Grant
Published on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 02:31
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) recently received a $10,000 grant to upgrade its technology from The Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The grant will be used to purchase new computers, network office computers, train staff, and provide Internet access at the theater to allow for credit card processing. The new technology will greatly improve the business operations of WBTT. "We are extremely grateful to The Community Foundation of Sarasota County for granting WBTT funds to acquire modern technology n ...
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