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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March 30, 2023 "‘She came to everything’: Eva Slane, passionate supporter of Sarasota arts and actors dies at 94" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/03/30/former-agent-eva-slane-who-promoted-theater-and-actors-dies-at-94/70060696007/

March 24, 2023 "Music of Frank Sinatra comes to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/03/24/singer-brings-frank-sinatra-music-to-westcoast-black-theatre-concert/70013882007/

March 23, 2023 "Meet the Dreams: Kyla Bolling" - Cynthia Howard, Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/2023-03-22-tnw/flipbook/2/

March 22, 2023 "WBTT Alum Chris Eisenburg talks about his journey" - Suncoast View
https://www.mysuncoast.com/video/2023/03/22/wbtt-alum-chris-eisenburg-talks-about-his-journey-suncoast-view/

March 22, 2023 "Rising actor finds a home at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/03/22/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-gives-rising-actor-a-place-to-grow/70012690007/

March 16, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to embrace 'Big Dreams' at April Fools' Fête fundraiser" - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/03/15/wbtt-stage-of-discovery-students-to-share-big-dreams-at-fundraiser/69990127007/

March 15, 2023 "Meet the Dreams: Maya Cuevas" - Cynthia Howard, Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/2023-03-15-tnw/flipbook/2/

March 15, 2023 "Interview with Entertainer Chris Eisenberg" - Lynne Bernfield, The Lynne Show
http://bit.ly/3Fvx8du

March 14, 2023 "Christopher Eisenberg returns to WBTT for Frank Sinatra Tribute Shows" - Venice Gondolier Sun
https://www.yoursun.com/coastal/entertainment/christopher-eisenberg-returns-to-wbtt-for-frank-sinatra-tribute-shows/article_e633d89e-b85d-11ed-80b1-6b4e9e389f13.html

March 13, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe wows with Motown hits" - Lesley Dwyer, Observer Group
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2023/mar/13/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe-wows-with-motown-hits/#photo-1

March 9, 2023 "Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces Its 2023-24 Season" - Kay Kipling, Sarasota Magazine
https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/arts-and-entertainment/2023/03/wbtt-2023-2024-season

March 9, 2023 "Meet the Dreams: Caila Carter" - Cynthia Howard, Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/2023-03-08-tnw/flipbook/2/

March 8, 2023 "WBTT Announces 2023-2024 Season During ‘Hush! Hush!’ Party" - Gina Liga, SCENE Magazine
https://www.scenesarasota.com/magazine/wbtt-announces-2023-2024-season-during-hush-hush-party/

March 2, 2023 "WBTT: Meet the Dreams - Shena Renee" - Cynthia Howard, Tempo News
https://temponews.suncoastpress.com/scp/2023-03-01-tnw/flipbook/4/

March 8, 2023 "Long-delayed premiere and past favorites fill Westcoast Black Theatre’s 24th season" - Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/theater/2023/03/08/westcoast-black-theatre-to-stage-world-premiere-and-past-favorites/69967759007/