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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe entertains guests at April Fools’ Fete

The theatre company’s annual spring fundraiser was held on March 30 at Michael’s On East.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 1:11 a.m. March 31, 2017
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It was a stampede of ballgowns and tuxedos March 30 entering Michael’s On East…

April fools! The annual April Fools’ Fete, the spring fundraiser for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, had a laid-back vibe this year. Guests donned their most stylish casual wear, mingled during cocktail hour then headed to the ballroom for an indoor “picnic” complete with burgers and potato chips.

Guests were then treated to several performances, including a group of children from the Stage of Discovery camp that debuted last summer. Those singers performed a piece by WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs called “Walking Down Fairytale Lane.”

Jonna Keller, Co-Chairwoman Carol Poteat-Buchanan and Dario Ferrer
Jonna Keller, Co-Chairwoman Carol Poteat-Buchanan and Dario Ferrer
Ron and Co-Chairwoman Rita Greenbaum with WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs
Ron and Co-Chairwoman Rita Greenbaum with WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs
Bernard and Lois Watson
Bernard and Lois Watson
Andi Munzer and  Marie Burkheimer with Karen and Mike Gardiner
Andi Munzer and Marie Burkheimer with Karen and Mike Gardiner
Linda Poteat-Brown and Terry Clark
Linda Poteat-Brown and Terry Clark
The picnic-themed April Fools’ Fete was held on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
The picnic-themed April Fools’ Fete was held on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Frances Robinson, Len Gumley, WBTT Executive Director Julie Leach and WBTT Board of Trustees Chairwoman Marian Moss
Frances Robinson, Len Gumley, WBTT Executive Director Julie Leach and WBTT Board of Trustees Chairwoman Marian Moss
Geraldine Gibbs with Dennis and Nancy Thompson
Geraldine Gibbs with Dennis and Nancy Thompson
The picnic-themed April Fools’ Fete was held on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
The picnic-themed April Fools’ Fete was held on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Audrey and Bill Coleman
Audrey and Bill Coleman
Bob and Andi Munzer with Sy Goldblatt
Bob and Andi Munzer with Sy Goldblatt
Participants from the Stage of Discovery camp perform “Walking Down Fairytale Lane” at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Participants from the Stage of Discovery camp perform “Walking Down Fairytale Lane” at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Brock Leach with Barbara and Marty Bowling
Brock Leach with Barbara and Marty Bowling
Judy and Fred Cuppy with Jeanette Hyde
Judy and Fred Cuppy with Jeanette Hyde
Marian Moss reacts when much of the crowd is chatting amongst themselves while she’s onstage at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Marian Moss reacts when much of the crowd is chatting amongst themselves while she’s onstage at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Alfonso and Brenda Belsito
Alfonso and Brenda Belsito
Marilyn Harwell and Carolyn Michel
Marilyn Harwell and Carolyn Michel
Co-Chairwoman Carol Poteat-Buchanan welcomes the crowd at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Co-Chairwoman Carol Poteat-Buchanan welcomes the crowd at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Dave and Donna Koffman
Dave and Donna Koffman
Marvin Albert, Gerri Aaron, Charlotte Perret, Nancy Roucher, Charles Perret and Patricia Caswell
Marvin Albert, Gerri Aaron, Charlotte Perret, Nancy Roucher, Charles Perret and Patricia Caswell
Participants from the Stage of Discovery camp perform “Walking Down Fairytale Lane” at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Participants from the Stage of Discovery camp perform “Walking Down Fairytale Lane” at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Roger Pettingell and Sy Goldblatt
Roger Pettingell and Sy Goldblatt
Hermione Gilpin and Alex Floethe
Hermione Gilpin and Alex Floethe
WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs laughs with WBTT Executive Director Julie Leach when introducing the performers at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs laughs with WBTT Executive Director Julie Leach when introducing the performers at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Barbara Edelin and Ron Jult
Barbara Edelin and Ron Jult
Geraldine and John Gibbs
Geraldine and John Gibbs
Participants from the Stage of Discovery camp perform “Walking Down Fairytale Lane” at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Participants from the Stage of Discovery camp perform “Walking Down Fairytale Lane” at April Fools’ Fete on March 30 at Michael’s On East.
Iwan and Ausiya Mohamed
Iwan and Ausiya Mohamed
Bob Roskamp and Chris Caswell
Bob Roskamp and Chris Caswell
Tomeika Koski, Punchie Bradshaw-Teal and Lakeylia Pyles
Tomeika Koski, Punchie Bradshaw-Teal and Lakeylia Pyles
David Shapiro and Hagen Brody
David Shapiro and Hagen Brody

 

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