AUNT RUDELE RETURNS!

Published on Monday, 29 April 2013

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce a visit from WBTT Artistic Director Nate Jacobs’ favorite relative, Aunt Rudele, in a special four-performance engagement, May 16-19, at the WBTT Theater, 1646 10^th Way, Sarasota. Times for Aunt Rudele’s Family Reunion are Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm, with one Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $29.50 and can be purchased online at www.wbttsrq.org or by calling the box office at 941-366-1505.

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WBTT ANNOUNCES YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAMS

Published on Friday, 19 April 2013

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce the launch of its Young Artist Program, where Troupe members are able to showcase their talents with one-night, one-person shows at the WBTT Theater, 1646 10^th Way, in Sarasota. The first two scheduled are Alyssa White on Monday, April 29^th and Michael Mendez on Monday, May 13^th. Time for each is 8:00 pm and ticket price is $25. For Alyssa’s concert, reservations can be made by calling 941-306-6447. Tickets for both evenings may also be purchased at the door, based on availability.

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Building Purchase

Published on Monday, 08 April 2013

Julie Leach, chair of the Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the Westcoast Black Theater Troupe (WBTT) has purchased the site where they have been performing for the past three years. The site consists of two acres and two buildings. The theater building has 15,250 square feet and the Binz building has an additional 11,632 square feet. After 14 seasons on the move, WBTT has a permanent home located at 1646 10^th Way.

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IT AIN’T NOTHIN’ BUT THE BLUES OPENS APRIL 12

Published on Thursday, 28 March 2013

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) opens its fourth show of the 2012-13 main season, It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues, on Friday, April 12, running until Sunday, May 12. Tickets are $29.50 and can be purchased online at wbttsrq.org or by calling the box office at 941-366-1505. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm. The WBTT theater is located at 1646 10th Way in Sarasota,

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WBTT ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 SEASON

Published on Friday, 01 March 2013

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce its lineup of shows for the 2013-2014 season, "Rhythms of Change." Purlie, The Whipping Man, Harry and Lenaand Bubbling Brown Sugarare the three musicals and one drama that span a 100-year journey, 1865-1965, that impacted millions. From the dark days of slavery to the jivin' days of the Cotton Club to the beat of calypso's "Day-O" and black stardom, American culture and society experienced a multitude of changes. Season subscriptions for "Rhythms of Change" are available at $80 for the four plays and may be purchased online at www.wbttsrq.org or by calling the box office at 941-366-1505. Single ticket sales will begin September 1st.

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WE ARE BECAUSE THEY WERE

Published on Friday, 15 February 2013

SPECIAL ONE-TIME ONLY PERFORMANCE COMMEMORATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is pleased to announce a specially created performance of an original piece combining song, dance and drama that pays tribute to important people who contributed to black history in America. We Are Because They Were will be presented on Saturday, February 23 at 2:00 pm in the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe theater, 1646 10th Way, Sarasota, FL. Tickets are $20 and may be bought by calling the box office at 941-366-1505 or online at wbttsrq.org. The production is being created by Will Little, assistant to the artistic director and Troupe member Dhakeria Cunningham; written by Dkakeria Cunningham and Directed by Will Little.

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