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"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" Opens at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe This Month

Tarra Conner jones stars as Ma Rainey in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

01/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

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WBTT's A Motown Christmas

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews the troupe's holiday show.

12/07/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Top Sarasota Events Picks: December 2015

Our top picks for December.

12/01/2015 By Kay Kipling

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WBTT's The Color Purple

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews the musical version of Alice Walker's powerful tale.

10/19/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Theater Review: WBTT's Cotton Club Cabaret

Kay Kipling reviews Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Cotton Club Cabaret."

07/13/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Spunk

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this collage of Zora Neale Hurston stories.

04/30/2015 By Kay Kipling

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WBTT's Jazz Hot Mamas

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this new musical revue.

03/09/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Sarasota Events: Top Tickets, February 2015

Arts editor Kay Kipling's shares her top tickets this month.

01/28/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Knock Me a Kiss

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this intriguing play set during the Harlem Renaissance.

01/12/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Black Nativity

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this musical retelling of the birth of Christ.

12/08/2014 By Kay Kipling

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WBTT's Little Shop of Horrors

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this B-movie musical hit.

10/22/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Bubbling Brown Sugar

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this musical set in Harlem.

04/16/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Top Tickets: Sarasota Events, April 2014

Arts editor Kay Kipling rounds up her top tickets for April 2014.

04/01/2014 By Kay Kipling

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WBTT's Harry and Lena

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews the company's world premiere musical.

02/24/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's The Whipping Man

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this area premiere.

01/06/2014 By Kay Kipling

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WBTT's Purlie

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews this seldom-seen musical.

11/21/2013 By Kay Kipling

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Sarasota Season Preview 2013: Sarasota Dance, Theater, Music, Visual Arts and More

Your guide to the must-see shows, stars and special events for 2013-2014.

11/01/2013 By Kay Kipling

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Theater Review: Soul Crooners 2

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Soul Crooners 2."

02/25/2013 By Megan McDonald