One-Act Plays at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Dates: (5/4/2022 - 5/29/2022 )
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota,FL 34236
Phone: 9413661505
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will close its 2021-2022 season with two world-premiere one-act plays, under the auspices of its New Playwrights Series. These plays, From Birmingham To Broadway and Float Like A Butterfly, will be presented together May 4-29. From Birmingham to Broadway, an ode to Nell Carter, was written by and stars popular WBTT artist Tarra Conner jones. Float Like a Butterfly, which examines the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, was written by WBTT founder/artistic director Nate Jacobs and his brother, Michael Jacobs, and stars Darius Autry. becomes the greatest-of-all-time heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali in this homage to a man who took a stand against the Vietnam war and injustice in America. Ali continues to inspire activist athletes to speak up for their beliefs. He was much more than a boxer: he was and remains an icon who showed the world he could float like a butterfly, sting like a bee far beyond the boxing ring. Director is Nate Jacobs. These plays will be presented together from May 4-29, 2022. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. for Saturday and Sunday matinees. Performances take place in The Donelly Theatre at WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota). Tickets are $47/adults, $20/students and active military (prices include all applicable fees). Call the Box Office at 941-366-1505 or visit westcoastblacktheatre.org.
News About One-Act Plays at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
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December 19, 2022Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will bring in the New Year with its production of “Flyin' West” by Pearl Cleage. WBTT had previously presented this show as a staged play reading in the summer of 2018 as part of the national Project1VOICE program, during which Black theatres around the country present the same play on the same day.
The Exchange Continues Support For Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Programming With $25,000 Grant
June 17, 2022Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe was recently awarded a grant of $25,000 from The Exchange, in support of its 2022-2023 theatre season of shows.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Closes Season With Pair Of One-Act Plays
April 12, 2022Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will close its 2021-2022 season with two world-premiere one-act plays, under the auspices of its New Playwrights Series. These plays, “From Birmingham To Broadway” and “Float Like A Butterfly,” will be presented together May 4-29.
WBTT Cancels Upcoming Run Of RUBY Due To COVID-19
January 20, 2022Due to continuing breakthrough positive COVID-19 test results and a few cases among the “Ruby” cast and crew, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has made the difficult decision to cancel its impending and highly-anticipated world-premiere musical, “Ruby.”
WBTT Opens Subscription Sales For Remainder of 2021-2022 Season
October 07, 2021As 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, 2021As 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!'
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces 2021-2022 Season
May 04, 2021Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) has announced its 22nd anniversary 2021-2022 season, with the Maya Angelou-inspired theme, “And Still We Rise.”
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is at 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, Sarasota, FL.
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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