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From Birmingham to Broadway at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Dates: 7/29/2024 - 8/3/2024

📍 Theatre: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) was founded in December 1999 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) org (read more...)


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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents a compelling performance collaboration titled From Birmingham to Broadway at the International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This one-act play, written and starring Tarra Conner Jones, pays tribute to renowned Broadway singer and TV actress Nell Carter. The event features an ensemble of talented performers, under the direction of Nate Jacobs, bringing the vibrancy of African American history and experience to the stage.

Cast and Creative Team for From Birmingham to Broadway at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Cast

Ensemble
Sheldon Rhoden
Ensemble
Ensemble
Raleigh Mosely II
Ensemble
Chris Eisenberg
Ensemble
Leon S. Pitts II
Ensemble
Darius Autry
Ensemble

Creative Team

Director
Artistic Director
Julie Leach
Executive Director
Playwright
Playwright
Darius Autry
Performer

News About From Birmingham to Broadway at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards

January 12, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. This year's awards include a posthumous honor for Director Frank Galati, for his work on Knoxville.

WBTT Opens Subscription Sales For Remainder of 2021-2022 Season

October 7, 2021

As Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opens its first show of the 2021-2022 season, “Eubie!” it is also offering the opportunity to purchase subscriptions for the remaining three regular season shows for $120/adults, $60/students/active military.

Tickets Now On Sale For Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Season Opener, EUBIE!

August 30, 2021

As Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is poised to present its 22nd anniversary 2021-2022 season, the popular arts organization is continuing to be cautious in its approach to operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. With subscription and individual tickets for the entire season still on hold, WBTT has released tickets only to its 2021-2022 season opener, 'Eubie!'

About the Theatre

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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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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