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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe fundraiser for Soul Crooners 2

WBTT held a sneak-peak performance for supporters.


  • By Jessica Salmond
  • | 6:33 p.m. July 26, 2015
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Patrons and members of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe gathered to support the cast of the theater’s Soul Crooners 2. The lite-bite and cocktail event Sunday raised funds to help the performers travel to Winston Salem, North Carolina, for the National Black Theatre Festival. The festival runs five days in August. Attendees also got the chance to watch a preview of the show, Soul Crooners 2.

Julie Leach with Bernard and Lois Watson
Julie Leach with Bernard and Lois Watson
Cindy Dobson and Joe Seek
Cindy Dobson and Joe Seek
Jim Capazola, James Amato and Mary Eisenbise
Jim Capazola, James Amato and Mary Eisenbise
Janice and Chris Amstutz with Beth Dilworth and Anne Franklin
Janice and Chris Amstutz with Beth Dilworth and Anne Franklin
Barbara and George Mask
Barbara and George Mask
Mike McGinn, Lynn Kirsten, and Thomas and Dorothy Williams
Mike McGinn, Lynn Kirsten, and Thomas and Dorothy Williams
Teresa and Bob Simmons and Linda Adrian
Teresa and Bob Simmons and Linda Adrian
Marian Moss, Howard Millman and Sophia LaRusso
Marian Moss, Howard Millman and Sophia LaRusso
Patrons and supporters gathered at the theater for the fundraiser.
Patrons and supporters gathered at the theater for the fundraiser.
James and Vicki Rollo with Jody Reston and Kathy Maybee
James and Vicki Rollo with Jody Reston and Kathy Maybee
Geri Jo Manson and Margie Lee
Geri Jo Manson and Margie Lee
Diane Chechik-Temple and Mike Ash
Diane Chechik-Temple and Mike Ash
Darlene Wedler-Johnson and Sarah Pappas
Darlene Wedler-Johnson and Sarah Pappas
Anne Marshall, Will Vaughn and Linda Steinberger
Anne Marshall, Will Vaughn and Linda Steinberger

 

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