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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[PREVIEW] "Life is a Cabaret: Westcoast Troupe revives its first show to mark its 15th season" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/07/03/life-is-a-cabaret-westcoast-troupe-revives-its-first-show-to-mark-its-15th-season/

[ARTS ROUNDUP] "2015 Theater Awards" - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
"Spunk" recognized as "Best Encore"
https://sarasotamagazine.com/2015/07/06/2015-theater-awards/

[PREVIEW] "'Cotton Club Cabaret' returns to Sarasota" - Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/2015/07/02/5877791_cotton-club-cabaret-returns-to.html?rh=1

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Welcomes One, Promotes Another on the Professional Team" - Bradenton Times
http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2015/06/27/arts_and_entertainment/westcoast_black_theatre_troupe_welcomes_one_promotes_another_on_the_professional_team/#.VZqr3_lVhBc

[NEWS] "Westcoast Troupe expands staff" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
http://www.ticketsarasota.com/2015/06/24/westcoast-troupes-expands-staff/

[NEWS] "Buzz Worthy: Sarasota's black theater enhances culture for all of us" - Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/2015/06/28/5870312/sarasotas-black-theater-enhances.html

[SHOW BLURB] Things to Do - SRQ Daily
http://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2015-06-29

[NEWS] Tarra Conner jones interview (podcast) with Lynne Bernfield - The Lynne Show
http://thelynneshow.com/

[NEWS] Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe welcomes one, promotes another on the professional team - Tampa Bay Newswire
http://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2015/06/24/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-welcomes-one-promotes-another-on-the-professional-team-36060

[NEWS] Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe welcomes one, promotes another on the professional team - Sarasota Patch
http://patch.com/florida/sarasota/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-welcomes-one-promotes-another-professional-team-0

[NEWS] "Sarasota's Jacobs to receive national award" - Marty Clear, Bradenton Herald
http://www.bradenton.com/2015/06/09/5842184_sarasotas-jacobs-to-receive-national.html?rh=1

[NEWS] "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Nate Jacobs to Receive National Recognition" - Biz(941) Daily
http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=90b255b20087b1d87f7762948&id=96543b0218&e=d884d5c92f

[NEWS] "Nate Jacobs to receive producing award at National Black Theatre Festival" - Nick Reichert, Observer Group
http://www.yourobserver.com/article/nate-jacobs-receive-producing-award-national-black-theatre-festival