Pictured: Ariel Blue will be featured in two performances of her WBTT Young Artist Program showcase, On Loves Boulevard, on April 21 and 22. Photo by Sorcha Augustine.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to present the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows. WBTT’s second Young Artist Program showcase of the 2023-2024 season will feature Troupe member Ariel Blue as she presents two performances of On Love’s Boulevard on April 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.  Since its inception, WBTT has mentored and inspired many young artists through their participation in the company’s productions and, in more recent years, Stage of Discovery and other youth training opportunities. Many of the aspiring professional artists trained in the organization’s performing arts program have gone on to work with regional and national companies and even achieved major-label success. Young Artist Program showcases take place in The Donelly Theatre at WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 general admission; sponsor tickets, which include reserved preferred seating and playbill recognition, are $100 (prices include ticket fees). Call the Box Office at 941-366-1505 or purchase tickets online at westcoastblacktheatre.org.

Pictured: Ariel Blue will be featured in two performances of her WBTT Young Artist Program showcase, On Loves Boulevard, on April 21 and 22. Photo by Sorcha Augustine.

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