WBTT's Young Artist Program: Ignite the Night (Watch Me Shine)
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce the third and final artist to be featured during the thirteenth year of its Young Artist Program. On Sunday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m., Zion Thompson will present his showcase, “Ignite the Night (Watch Me Shine).” Behind Thompson's onstage blazing presence is a story fueled by quiet beginnings, powerful inspirations, and a dream that has refused to fade. His original show, "Ignite the Night,” invites the audience to take a journey through the soundtrack of Thompson’s life — a playlist of moments, melodies, and memories that trace his path from a soft-spoken kid to the confident artist who is putting in the work to make his dreams come true. Accompanied by WBTT’s sizzling live musicians – led by Music Director Matthew McKinnon – and some of Thompson’s own favorite WBTT artists, this is one rising star’s performance theatre fans won’t want to miss. Some of the songs audiences will hear include: “On Broadway” (George Benson), “Any Dream Will Do” (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), “Shining Star” (Earth, Wind & Fire), “It’s My Life” (Bon Jovi) and many more. Guest artists appearing in support of Thompson will include frequent WBTT performers Brian L. Boyd, Charlie “CJ” Melton, Marta McKinnon, Amber Myers and Maicy Powell. Young Artist Program showcases take place in The Donelly Theatre at WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29/general admission; sponsor tickets, which include reserved preferred seating and playbill recognition, are $100 (prices include ticket fees). Visit westcoastblacktheatre.org or call the Box Office (941-366-1505) for tickets.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3483365-0
