Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is kicking off its 25th year in dramatic fashion on Thursday, November 14, 6-10 p.m. at The Ora (578 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota). WBTT will celebrate 25 extraordinary years of producing professional theatre that promotes and celebrates African American history and experience. The high-energy event will offer sensational entertainment featuring WBTT founding members - including Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs - plus WBTT’s most popular artists and the sizzling WBTT house band. Special guests will include Jacobs' daughter and longtime WBTT artist, Naärai, and Chris Eisenberg, who began working with Jacobs at the age of 8 and performed with WBTT for many years. The performance will have everyone singing and clapping along to music from "Soul Crooners," "Sistas In The Name of Soul," Stage of Discovery student shows, and more. Guests can expect to hear excerpts from many of WBTT’s original musicals, featuring songs by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Harry Belafonte, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, James Brown, and many other audience favorites. Co-chairs are Doris Johnson and Richard Perlman. Call Debra Flynt-Garrett at 941-366-1505, ext. 106 for more information or to become a sponsor; visit westcoastblacktheatre.org for pricing information and to purchase tickets.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2694251-0
