Pictured: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – led by Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs (front, center) – will present its celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 16 Photo by Sorcha Augustine.

Returning to a live format for the first time since 2020, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe invites the community to celebrate the rich legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an inspirational performance. The production, titled “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Celebrating His Legacy in Spoken Word and Song,” will feature re-enactments of Dr. King’s speeches, song and dance. The show, which is arranged and directed by WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs, takes place on Monday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House (61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota). Program highlights will include excerpts from Dr. King’s speeches and writings, re-enacted by Reverend Charles McKenzie, interspersed with singing and dancing by some of WBTT’s most popular professional performers as well as students from WBTT’s Stage of Discovery youth training program. Additionally, the 2023 winners of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay writing contest will be announced. Presenting sponsor is Community Foundation of Sarasota County; collaborating sponsor is the Sarasota County Bar Association Council for Diversity & Inclusion. Tickets are: $35/orchestra and mezzanine, $25/balcony, and $15/students (ages 25 and under with valid ID); prices include all applicable fees. For tickets and information, call the Box Office at 941-366-1505 or visit westcoastblacktheatre.org.

Pictured: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – led by Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs (front, center) – will present its celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 16 Photo by Sorcha Augustine.