WBTT's April Fête: Boogie Wonderland

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is pleased to announce its annual spring fundraiser, the April Fête. The lively event - which benefits WBTT's education programs - takes place on Thursday, April 16, 6-10 p.m. at The Ora (578 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota). This year’s Fête, with a “Boogie Wonderland” theme, will feature live music performed by fan favorite WBTT artists as well as special presentations by select Stage of Discovery students and alumni, all accompanied by WBTT’s sizzling live band. Guests are invited to wear their most fun and funky attire; they will enjoy a fabulous meal catered by Michael’s On East. When the formal program ends, guests are invited to stick around for dancing to the hottest Motown tunes, performed by the WBTT band and professional artists. Event co-chairs are Dona Scott and Charlie Ann Syprett. Major sponsors for the event include Brunckhorst Family, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Sy Goldblatt, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Nancy Mina, and Dona and Sam Scott. Tickets are $200; sponsorships are still available. Contact Debra Flynt-Garrett to inquire about sponsorships at 941-404-7755 or [email protected]; visit westcoastblacktheatre.org to purchase tickets.