- April 19, 2024
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Sandra Terry, founder Nate Jacobs, Daisy Saunders and Elma McKay
Co-chairwoman Dona Scott, honoree Marian Moss and co-chairwoman Mona Rankin.
Executive Director Julie Leach with Judith and Andrew Economos
Jeff Album with Carolyn Mitchell
Travis Ray and Sharon Kunkel
The night had a throwback theme.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe committee members
Scott and Cady Ferguson
Steve and Sally Sandblom
Lorrie and Bennie Wright
Beverlyn Truehart and Leslie Smith
Michael Page and Debra Flynt-Garrett
Judy and Eladio Amores
Frank and Josephine Nicolosi with Jan and Jeff Weissner
Joel and Gail Morganroth
Pam and Jerry Brabant with Carol Beeler
Michael Page with Dr. Donald Johnson
Pat Steck, Sheril Miller, Erin Matthews and Jane Conner
Clark West, Lynne Ross, Elliott Mitchell and Joel Howard
Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
Donnelle and Cynthia Truelle
Emme Queen, Katherine Taylor and Rick Thurman
Carla Malachowski, Lynne Koy, Bonnie McIntyre and Mark Muse
Eva Slane
Pedro Reis and Andrew Mitchell
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe turned back the clock with its "Night at the Savoy" gala on Dec. 4.
The event — which paid tribute to the Savoy Ballroom, the first integrated dance hall in 1926 — was held at the Circus Arts Conservatory's Sailor Circus Arena. Hundreds of guests filled the space with many attendees dressing up in throwback 20s attire.
The crowd mingled and caught up before sitting down for dinner, where they heard from WBTT founder Nate Jacobs, Executive Director Julie Leach, board chair Doris Johnson and more.
The night honored Marian Moss, who served as the chair of the board of trustees from 2005-2010.
The fundraiser also had a special performance from legendary singer Melba Moore, who has often performed at WBTT functions and productions in the past. Moore held a conversational master class for WBTT artists while in Sarasota.
