Program highlights include excerpts from Dr. King’s speeches and writings, re-enacted by Rev. Charles S. McKenzie Jr. and more.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe invites the community to celebrate the rich legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with "MLK: Celebrating His Legacy in Spoken Word and Song." The production, which will be available for free streaming on WBTT's website from January 16-18, features re-enactments of Dr. King's speeches, song and dance. The program was recorded during WBTT's 2019 performance at the Booker High School Visual and Performing Arts Theatre.
Program highlights include excerpts from Dr. King's speeches and writings, re-enacted by Rev. Charles S. McKenzie Jr., interspersed with singing and dancing by some of WBTT's most popular performers, including WBTT founder and artistic director Nate Jacobs. The video will be introduced via newly recorded footage, with remarks by Jacobs, Julie Leach, WBTT's executive director, and Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. "Especially following a year when racial strife and inequality were at the forefront of issues facing our nation, the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day carries particular significance," said Jacobs. "While WBTT always prefers to be live, we felt we needed to find a way to honor Dr. King and our 'WBTT Live On-Demand Video' platform offered a way for us to present the program for the community - and beyond - this year."Videos