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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[PHOTOS] "WBTT April Fools' Fete 2019" - Rod Millington, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/photogallery/LK/20190401/NEWS/401009981/PH/1

[PHOTOS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hosts a family picnic" - Amelia Hanks, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/photo-gallery/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-april-fool-fete-2019

[NEWS] "WBTT's Young Artist Program continues" - Tempo News
Brian Boyd's Young Artist showcase is featured
http://temponews.suncoastpress.com/?iid=163430#folio=2

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe alum lands role in 'The Lion King'" - Niki Kottmann, The Observer
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-the-lion-king-sarasota

[NEWS] "Tickets for Kids program brings Sarasota students to new shows, venues" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Young WBTT artist Maicy Powell and WBTT are mentioned in the article
https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20190327/tickets-for-kids-program-brings-sarasota-students-to-new-shows-venues

[NEWS] "The Salvation Army Sarasota County hosts Glitz at the Ritz" - Kayleigh Omang, The Observer
Julie and Brock were recognized with the Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award at the event
https://www.yourobserver.com/photo-gallery/the-salvation-army-sarasota-county-glitz-at-the-ritz-schoenbaum-humanitarian-award-luncheon-2019

[NEWS] "These Florida natives are living their dreams. See them in ‘The Lion King’ in Sarasota" - Ryan Ballogg, Bradenton Herald
Kayla Rose Aimable - who performed in WBTT's "The Color Purple" a few years ago - is featured
https://www.bradenton.com/entertainment/article226581644.html

[EVENTS] "ARTbeat 3.14.2019" - Andrea Knies, Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County
Earley Dean's Young Artist Showcase is included
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=4ef603881c&view=lg&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1627990743802549703&ser=1

[EVENTS] "Out and About - April" - West Coast Woman
Both "Black or White Makes My Music Right" and "Love Sung in the Key of Aretha" are included
https://files.constantcontact.com/47b72dc9001/8cc69b67-42ce-446f-9efa-c7feaad50682.pdf

[NEWS] Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe alum lands role in 'The Lion King'
https://www.yourobserver.com/article/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-the-lion-king-Sarasota

[NEWS] "Black Theatres in the U.S.: Building, Surviving, Thriving" - Kelundra Smith, American Theatre Magazine
https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/02/26/black-theatres-in-the-u-s-building-surviving-thriving/

[NEWS] "WBTT Young Artist Program continues: Earley Dean" - Tempo News
http://temponews.suncoastpress.com/#folio=4

[NEWS] "Geraldine Aaron, 91, philanthropist and wife of Daniel Aaron, a Comcast founder" - Bonnie L. Cook, The Philadelphia Inquirer
https://www.philly.com/obituaries/comcast-founder-daniel-aaron-wife-geraldine-philanthropist-yoga-instructor-20190220.html