Name: Zion Thompson presents Ignite the Night (Watch Me Shine)
Start: 2026-03-15T19:30:00
Location: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Dive into the vibrant world of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's captivating 2025-2026 season with three standout musical events. Experience the revival of the beloved 'How I Got Over, A Gospel Revue,' witness the illuminating 'Ignite the Night (Watch Me Shine),' and embrace cultural storytelling in 'Lies, Spells, and Old Wives Tales.' These performances promise to celebrate the spirit, history, and cultural essence of a community, blending tradition and innovation on stage. Join us as we explore the creative brilliance and heartfelt performances that define this remarkable season.

Soulful Celebrations: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2025-2026 Season

Matthew McKinnon

Zion Thompson

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

In 2017 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe premiered How I Got Over at the National (now International) Black Theatre Festival to rave reviews. To celebrate the 2025-2026 Soul of a People season we are presenting How I Got Over on the WBTT main stage. This show features the gospel music you know and love as only WBTT can imagine it, accompanied by the sizzling live WBTT band. Traditional songs like “Travelin’ Shoes,” “Amazing Grace” and “When The Saints Go Marching In” are combined with more current ones such as “Elijah Rock,” “Oh Happy Day,” and “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” to bring you a show that’s sung from WBTT’s heart. Experience the joy and hope of gospel music in this high-energy, electrifying show. You haven’t seen gospel like this before!

How I Got Over, A Gospel Revue

This new musical comedy celebrates the spirit, identity, and cultural essence of a people. The show spotlights the sayings, beliefs, values, fables, stories, and traditions that are passed down from generation to generation and become the fiber and foundation that establishes the conventions and traditions of a people.

Zion Thompson presents Ignite the Night (Watch Me Shine)

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