Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

This week, one show opens, five close and 12 others continue their runs at equity and community theaters from Naples to Sarasota.

This week, six shows open, three close and 12 others continue their runs at equity and community theaters from Marco Island to Sarasota. In addition, Southwest Theatre at Gulf Coast Symphony's production of 'West Side Story' will be at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall for two shows only on Saturday and Sunday, March 22 & 23.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota is letting the good time roll with the rhythm and blues musical, “Five Guys Named Moe.” The show is a vivacious journey through music, dance, and the joyous camaraderie of five charismatic characters.

March promises to be just as busy for Southwest Florida theaters as February was. This week, four shows open, three shows enjoy one-night performances and 11 others continue their runs.

Four shows open, six productions close and nine others continue their runs this week in Southwest Florida theaters.

Three shows open, five productions close and 11 others continue their runs this week in Southwest Florida theaters.

Four shows open, seven productions close and 11 others continue their runs this week in Southwest Florida theaters.

Six shows open, one closes and 13 others continue their runs this week at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is celebrating Black History Month with playwright August Wilson’s “Fences.” Each of Wilson’s Century Cycle plays speak about the African-American experience in this country. In this context, says Artistic Director Nate Jacobs, “Fences” focuses on the universal theme of families, in particular, the father-son relationship.

Two shows open and two others close this week in Southwest Florida theaters while 10 others continue their runs.