JoAnna Ford Will Lead HEART WIDE OPEN at WBTT
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present classically trained soprano JoAnna Ford in a solo showcase blending jazz, soul, and storytelling about her return to the stage after a seven-year battle with sarcoidosis.
Review: LIES, SPELLS & OLD WIVES TALES at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti - Apr 24, 2026
In a jubilant tribute to the influential women in our lives - our Mothers, Grandmothers, and Aunties - WBTT proudly introduces a fresh production by its very own founder and creative visionary, Nate Jacobs. Alongside his brother Michael, Nate has crafted an engaging and lively play comprising vignettes that illuminate the timeless life lessons passed down through generations.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe To Present Brian L. Boyd In ENIGMA This December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Brian L. Boyd in ENIGMA, the first Independent Artist Program showcase of the season. The two-night event will feature an original theatrical work created in collaboration with M.A.D. Music Acting Dance Inc. and performed by a company of WBTT artists. Boyd, a longtime member of the troupe with extensive stage credits, will return to Sarasota for the premiere.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS Casting Announced at Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
Karamu House will present A Motown Christmas at Playhouse Square from November 28 to December 14, 2025. The production will feature an eleven-member ensemble directed by Tony F. Sias. Tickets are now on sale through Playhouse Square.
Review: PURLIE at WBTT
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Oct 21, 2025
West Coast Black Theatre's 26th season themed “Soul of a People”, opens with the lively musical 'Purlie.' This energetic production is based on Ossie Davis's charming play 'Purlie Victorious.'