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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[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe names Julie Leach new executive director" - Nick Friedman, The Observer
http://www.yourobserver.com/article/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-names-julie-leach-new-executive-director

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe names Julie Leach new executive director" - Sarasota Patch
http://patch.com/florida/sarasota/julie-leach-named-executive-director-westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-0

[AWARDS] "25th Handy Awards: And the Winners Are ..." - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/09/04/25th-handy-awards-and-the-winners-are/

[NEWS] "Behind the Scenes: Giving Challenge offers incentives to help" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/28/behind-the-scenes-giving-challenge-offers-incentives-to-help/

[REVIEW] "'Soul Crooners 2' is song fest, love-in" - Lynn Felder, Winston-Salem Journal
Highlight quote: "The show itself was pure musical pleasure from start to finish."
http://www.journalnow.com/relishnow/nbtf/soul-crooners-is-song-fest-love-in/article_535c9352-5162-5465-835d-f1ae3737168c.html

[NEWS] Black Theatre Festival comprehensive coverage - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/national-black-theatre-festival/

[NEWS] "Westcoast Troupe gets Black Theatre Festival crowd cheering" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Highlight quote: "After seeing them perform countless times in Sarasota, it was a special thrill to see how they were embraced by an audience of theater lovers from around the country."
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/07/westcoast-troupe-gets-black-theater-festival-crowd-cheering/

[NEWS] "Live updates: National Black Theatre Festival" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/04/live-updates-national-black-theatre-festival/

[NEWS] "Black Theatre Festival opens with fanfare and stars" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/04/black-theatre-festival-opens-with-fanfare-and-stars/

[NEWS] - "An overwhelming assortment of choices at National Black Theatre Festival" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/08/06/an-overwhelming-assortment-of-choices-at-national-black-theatre-festival/

[NEWS] "Black Theaters: Telling our stories" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/national-black-theatre-festival/

[NEWS] "Theaters celebrate black lives on stage" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/07/31/theaters-celebrate-black-lives-on-stage/

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe returns to national stage" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/07/31/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-returns-to-national-stage/

[PHOTOS] - "Photos - Westcoast Black Theatre Festival" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://galleries.ticketsarasota.com/?id=369986#/0