A Motown Christmas at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Dates: (11/27/2024 - 1/5/2025 )
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe |
1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota,FL 34236
Phone: 9413661505
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During the holiday season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents its Christmas card to the community, the exuberant musical revue, “A Motown Christmas.” (Created, adapted and directed by Nate Jacobs.) Presented previously in 2015, 2017 and 2019, the show features some favorite traditional carols as well as many original Christmas songs written and recorded by Motown's most celebrated artists, such as The Jackson 5, The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. WBTT’s sizzling signature style makes this a most memorable Christmas treat that’s fun for the whole family! “A Motown Christmas” is not part of WBTT's season subscription.
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March 02, 2023Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will 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 has gone on to be signed to major label deals, will present “Frank & Me” at WBTT on March 26 and 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition (10/9/24-11/17/24)
A Motown Christmas (11/27/24-1/5/25)
Fences (1/15/25-2/23/25)
Five Guys Named Moe (3/5/25-4/6/25)
Syncopated Avenue (4/16/25-5/25/25)
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is at 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, Sarasota, FL.
Ruby (2/28/24-4/7/24)
Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue (4/19/23-5/28/23)
Dreamgirls (2/22/23-4/9/23)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Celebrating His Legacy (1/16/23-1/16/23)
Flyin' West (1/4/23-2/12/23)
Black Nativity (11/30/22-12/23/22)
Guys and Dolls (10/5/22-11/20/22)
WBTT’s Young Artist Program: Derric Gobourne Jr. (5/16/22-5/16/22)
One-Act Plays (5/4/22-5/29/22)
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) was founded in December 1999 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to produce professional theatre that promotes and celebrates African American history and experience, engages a broad base of patrons and audiences, supports the development of a dynamic group of aspiring artists and builds self-esteem in youth of color. Tax-deductible gifts from generous individuals, businesses, and foundations underwrite WBTT's annual operating budget. Your support helps to keep tickets affordable as well as provides funds to mentor new local talent and to develop high-quality productions. In addition, your gifts allow us to offer theater experiences to an underserved population. If you believe in the purpose of our mission, then we hope you will support us financially to ensure our mission is achieved.
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