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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Unmissable 2025 Season: A Celebration of Culture and Rhythm

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota, FL, is set to captivate audiences with a dynamic 2025 season. Featuring three compelling productions, each event offers a unique glimpse into cultural narratives and artistic expressions. From the poignant storytelling of August Wilson's 'Fences' to the vibrant musical homage in 'Five Guys Named Moe', and culminating in the rhythmic journey of 'Syncopated Avenue', the season promises an engaging blend of drama, music, and dance. Join us as we explore these vibrant productions that celebrate tradition, innovation, and the transformative power of the performing arts.

Feb 18, 2025

1. August Wilson's Fences

August Wilson had a massive impact on Broadway with his play Fences, the story of Troy Maxson, a responsible, yet otherwise flawed, black garbage collector in pre-Civil Rights America and a former star of the Negro baseball leagues. Troy now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues in his prime, Troy has grown increasingly bitter, and his anger and frustration take a toll on his wife Rose and his son Cory, who now wants his own chance to play football professionally. In August Wilson's hands, Troy rises to the level of an epic hero. Deemed a "generational play," it mirrors the classic struggle of status quo, tradition, and age, versus change, innovation, and youth.

Jan 15 - Feb 23, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Sarasota, FL · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

2. Five Guys Named Moe

An exuberant tribute to the music of rhythm and blues pioneer and alto saxophonist, Louis Jordan, Five Guys Named Moe is an international sensation. Five Guys Named Moe is about our hero, Nomax – he's broke, his lovely girlfriend Lorraine left him and he's listening to the radio at 5:00 in the morning. Out of the radio, five guys named Moe - Big Moe, Four-Eyed Moe, Eat Moe, No Moe, and Little Moe emerging from his 1930s-style radio to comfort him. Set to Jordan's iconic rhythm and blues/jazz score, the Moes encourage Nomax to turn his life around and tell Lorraine that he loves her. Five Guys Named Moe features incredible dance numbers in addition to a great musical score.

Mar 5 - Apr 6, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Sarasota, FL · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

3. Syncopated Avenue

WBTT produces its first tap dance revue in this original, historical musical journey through the captivating and entertaining world of tap dance. The show takes us to an avenue where all things flourish with rhythm, style, and class. This innovative musical uses dance as a universal language and features an exciting repertoire of unique arrangements on popular jazz tunes by iconic composers such Duke Ellington's "Don't Mean A Thing', Eubie Blake's "I'm Just Full Of Jazz" and Irving Berlin's "Cheek To Cheek!" The show also offers new songs arranged and created by Nate Jacobs, Lamont Brown and Louis Danowsky.

Apr 16 - May 25, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Sarasota, FL · Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Conclusion

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2025 season is a vibrant celebration of storytelling, music, and dance. Through 'Fences', 'Five Guys Named Moe', and 'Syncopated Avenue', the Troupe offers a compelling exploration of cultural narratives and artistic expression. Each production invites audiences to reflect on historical and personal themes, all while providing an entertaining experience. This season is sure to leave a lasting impression, reaffirming the power of theatre to inspire and connect people across generations.

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