Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

This week, three shows open, two close, 12 continue their runs and there are two limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

This week, four shows open, five close, 11 continue their runs and there are three limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

In American musical theatre, Black musicals occupy a unique and special place. On Wednesday, November 4, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s “Voices Community Forum” will take a brief look at the history of the genre, explore several celebrated works, composers and playwrights, and examine the styles most often utilized and the caricatures typically seen.

This week, four shows open, five close, 11 continue their runs and there are three limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

This week, five shows open, one closes, ten continue their runs at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters, plus the Sarasota Jewish Theatre presents a limited engagement of “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.”

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings 'Purlie' to Donnelly Theatre stage. Raleigh Mosley plays Purlie Victorious with Jasmine Carson in the role of Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins.

This week, two shows open and nine shows continue their runs at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters, plus the Sarasota Jewish Theatre presents a limited engagement of “We’ve Got Short Shorts.”

On Oct. 13, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will hold “An Evening with Melba Moore.” The legendary entertainer will sing and share stories about her life and career. Following her performance, there will be a meet-and-greet and photo opportunities.

This week, two shows open, four shows close and four shows continue their runs at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

This week, one show opens, two shows close and six shows continue their runs at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.