Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to welcome back to its stage one of its most successful and popular young artists for a two-night engagement. Christopher Eisenberg, who started working with WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs at the age of 8 and went on to be signed to major label deals, will present “Frank Read More >
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is thrilled to - once again - present the lively and music-filled fundraiser, the April Fools Fête, in the ballroom at Michael’s On East (1212 East Avenue S., Sarasota) on Monday, April 3 at 6 p.m. This year, the focus will be on WBTT's talented student artists, who will share their Read More >
An inspirational journey through American pop music, “Dreamgirls” chronicles the rise of a fictional Motown group—The Dreams—from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, pop, disco and more, the show explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the music industry. Music is by Henry Krieger, with lyrics Read More >
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will conclude its 2022-2023 “American Dreams” theatre season with the world-premiere musical revue, “Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue.” Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller was an American jazz pianist, composer, singer and comedic entertainer. He began playing piano when he was 6 and realized his dream of becoming a professional musician at Read More >
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to present the tenth year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows. WBTT’s first Young Artist Program showcase of the 2022-2023 season will feature frequent WBTT performer Brentney J., as she presents “Memoirs of a Peach" on Read More >
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Key Chorale will honor Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” on the 50th anniversary of her groundbreaking Grammy Award-winning album, "Amazing Grace." WBTT artists Matelyn Alicia and Naärai will join Key Chorale, along with its featured soloist, Amy Connours, for "Grace: The Spirit of Aretha," an evening of soulful gospel Read More >
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s second Young Artist Program showcase of the 2022-2023 season will feature frequent and popular WBTT performer Raleigh Mosely II as he presents “titanium: a soul experience” on Monday, May 22. Mosely was last featured on WBTT’s stage in the recent sold-out run of “Dreamgirls” in a show-stopping role as Jimmy “Thunder” Read More >