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Wonderful preview article about "Syncopated Avenue" in the Your Observer, discussing how the original tap musical came to be: bit.ly/4jpCskB

"The performance features stupendous dancing throughout, a range of emotions conveyed through [the] songbook, and a good dose of razzle-dazzle ..." bit.ly/4jt9Y9x BroadwayWorld Sarasota

This coming Monday, you can enjoy "An Evening with James T. Lane," featuring the "Syncopated Avenue" star. James will discuss his journey from Philadelphia to Broadway - and beyond! Learn more: bit.ly/3Yy3j5F

Many thanks to Cathy Carter of WUSF for visiting with us and speaking with our Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs about "Syncopated Avenue." Read/listen to the segment here: bit.ly/3YOc77F Just one week remains in the run of the show!

SAVE THE DATE: WBTT is proud to present the 3rd annual Juneteenth Arts Festival on June 22, on our campus, from 11am-7pm. Learn more about the event here: bit.ly/4mq0yh8 Your Observer

We've got some great stuff planned for June, including the return of WBTT founding member Apphia Campbell, who will present four performances of her original play, "Black is the Color of My Voice," at WBTT from June 27-29. Learn more: bit.ly/43xzEuT

This summer marks the 10th anniversary of our Stage of Discovery program, a musical theatre camp that provides aspiring artists with training in singing, dancing, acting and more ... and it's FREE thanks to generous support from the community. bit.ly/44X2CHb SRQ Magazine

Our headliner for the upcoming Juneteenth Arts Festival is renowned saxophonist and three-time Billboard Award international recording artist Dee Lucas. (Presented in partnership with Smooth Jazz Harbor online radio.) Learn more about Mr. Lucas here: deelucas.com.

Many thanks to WGCU Public Media for highlighting our upcoming Juneteenth Arts Festival - read or listen to learn more! bit.ly/43YOpY4

WBTT ON TV: We can't wait for tomorrow's Suncoast View, as Juneteenth Arts Festival organizers Maicy and Peterly talk about Sunday's big event, and Stage of Discovery student Hadara Porter (center) sings. Tune in to ABC7 Sarasota at 9am to watch WBTT shine on the small screen!

Juneteenth commemorates the true end of slavery in the U.S. In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. But for many enslaved African Americans living in Confederate territory, it took more than two years for liberation to come. Learn more: bit.ly/4n065v0

We're thrilled to welcome back to Sarasota WBTT founding member Apphia Campbell, who will present four performances of "Black is the Color of My Voice" this weekend. Apphia recently appeared on Suncoast View to talk about her career and the show: bit.ly/40iue6i

While the evening performances of "Black is the Color of My Voice" are sold out, there are limited tix for the 2pm matinees tomorrow and Sunday. Learn more about Apphia Campbell and her award-winning play in this Sarasota Herald-Tribune feature: bit.ly/4njdDtb

We wanted to share the story that aired this morning about our Stage of Discovery program, courtesy of ABC Action News - check it out! bit.ly/44q7pPd

Many thanks to Dylan Campbell of SRQ Magazine for the feature on our Stage of Discovery program and the upcoming culminating musical performances of "Alice in Boogie Wonderland." bit.ly/405flEl

We are SO proud of our Stage of Discovery students, who shined bright during the two sold-out performances of "Alice in Boogie Wonderland" this past weekend. Here is last week's Your Observer article about the program: bit.ly/3TYfExv

Tickets for our 2025-2026 theatre season are officially on sale now! Our theme for this season is "Soul Of A People" with shows that paint and celebrate the rich tapestry of African American culture. Subscriptions and tickets can be found on our website (westcoastblacktheatre.org).

Yesterday, WBTT artists Raleigh Mosely II and Jazzmin Carson were featured (with Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs) on Suncoast View, in support of their cabaret show, "The Titan & the Muse: Love Deluxe." Watch and enjoy the segment here: bit.ly/3GVmX5Q

Tickets are now available for our 2025-2026 mainstage theatre season, featuring "Purlie," "Paradise Blue," "How I Got Over: A Gospel Revue," and "Lies, Spells and Old Wives' Tales"; holiday show is "Black Nativity." bit.ly/3TQ72c1 Sarasota Scene Mag

We are grateful to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its recent Empowering Arts Grant, which will support our 2025-2026 theatre season, signature fundraising events, and outreach education programs! bit.ly/45iTJHA Sarasota Scene Mag