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Coconut Cake at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Dates: 6/12/2024 - 6/23/2024
📍 Theatre: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 9413661505
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This summer, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is thrilled to present "Coconut Cake," written by Melda Beaty. The comedy tells the story of four retirees who spend their days debating the mysteries of life over coffee and games of chess at a local McDonald’s. But when a mysterious woman moves to town, tempting Eddie Lee and his chess buddies to indulge in her melt-in-your-mouth coconut cake and medicine cabinet secrets, their lives are changed forever. This play was the winner of the Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin Rolling World Premiere Award at the 2022 National Black Theatre Festival; the award was created by NC Black Rep to discover and develop new African American theatre classics, while promoting collaboration between African American theatre companies. It is premiering at five different theatres in 2024, including WBTT. Show runs June 12-23 in the Donelly Theatre of WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota); showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturdays as well as on Sunday, June 23. Tickets are $35. Visit westcoastblacktheatre.org or call the Box Office at 941-366-1505.
News About Coconut Cake at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
COCONUT CAKE Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre This Summer
May 28, 2024 For the first time since 2018, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will offer a summer show. The comedy, “Coconut Cake,” was written by Melda Beaty and recognized with the Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin Rolling World Premiere Award at the National (now International) Black Theatre Festival in 2022.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Host Juneteenth Arts Festival Next Month
May 23, 2024 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present its second annual Juneteenth Arts Festival on Sunday, June 16, from 12-6:30 p.m. WBTT will host numerous businesses, organizations and food vendors, screen short films by students from Ringling College of Art & Design, and present dance and live music on an outdoor stage.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?
Syncopated Avenue (4/16/25-5/25/25)
Where is Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe located?
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is at 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, Sarasota, FL.
What shows have played recently at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe?
Syncopated Avenue (04/16/25-05/25/25)
Five Guys Named Moe (03/05/25-04/06/25)
Fences (01/15/25-02/23/25)
A Motown Christmas (11/27/24-01/05/25)
Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition (10/09/24-11/17/24)
Ruby (02/28/24-04/07/24)
Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue (04/19/23-05/28/23)
Dreamgirls (02/22/23-04/09/23)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Celebrating His Legacy (01/16/23-01/16/23)
Flyin' West (01/04/23-02/12/23)
Five Guys Named Moe (03/05/25-04/06/25)
Fences (01/15/25-02/23/25)
A Motown Christmas (11/27/24-01/05/25)
Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition (10/09/24-11/17/24)
Ruby (02/28/24-04/07/24)
Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue (04/19/23-05/28/23)
Dreamgirls (02/22/23-04/09/23)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Celebrating His Legacy (01/16/23-01/16/23)
Flyin' West (01/04/23-02/12/23)
What is the history of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe ?
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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