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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe hosts a family picnic

April Fools' Fête on April 1 celebrated the theater company's education programs.


  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 6:36 p.m. April 1, 2019
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It was a family (picnic-themed) affair at Michael's On East benefiting the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. 

The theater company held its April Fools' Fête fundraiser on a name-appropriate date: April 1. Students in the Stage of Discovery youth program performed for the crowd as well as WBTT professional performers and musicians.

Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs dressed up as Aunt Rudele, the main attraction. Aunt Rudele hosted the talent portion of the night. 

The April Fools' Fête benefitted WBTT's education programs. 

Executive Director Julie Leach and Board Chairwoman Marian Moss
Executive Director Julie Leach and Board Chairwoman Marian Moss
Co-Chairwomen Carolyn Anderson and Andi Munzer
Co-Chairwomen Carolyn Anderson and Andi Munzer
Shelly and Sy Goldblatt, Charlie Ann Syprett and Rita and Ron Greenbaum
Shelly and Sy Goldblatt, Charlie Ann Syprett and Rita and Ron Greenbaum
Mike Rosario, Felice Volosin with Sy and Shelly Goldblatt
Mike Rosario, Felice Volosin with Sy and Shelly Goldblatt
Dennis Rees and Cornelle Maxfield
Dennis Rees and Cornelle Maxfield
Patricia Vandenberg and Edna Sherrell
Patricia Vandenberg and Edna Sherrell
The gingham tablecloths added to the feel of a family picnic.
The gingham tablecloths added to the feel of a family picnic.
Appetizers were served family style.
Appetizers were served family style.
Rita Greenbaum, Margaret Wise and Debbie Partridge
Rita Greenbaum, Margaret Wise and Debbie Partridge
Charmaine Downie and Marjorie Long
Charmaine Downie and Marjorie Long
Donald and Doris Johnson
Donald and Doris Johnson
Jane Hermansen and Frank Chaich
Jane Hermansen and Frank Chaich
Nancy and Tom Flanagan
Nancy and Tom Flanagan
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Debbie Partridge, Ellen Wells and Donna Dooley
Louise Kingman and Jesse Heuberger
Louise Kingman and Jesse Heuberger
Phyllis and Hank Battie
Phyllis and Hank Battie
There were bouqets of flowers available for purchase.
There were bouqets of flowers available for purchase.
Judith Economos, Nancy Blackburn and Don O'Shea
Judith Economos, Nancy Blackburn and Don O'Shea
Alie and Gloria Bahaj with Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf
Alie and Gloria Bahaj with Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf
Bob and Andi Munzer with Lorraine and Larry Ziff
Bob and Andi Munzer with Lorraine and Larry Ziff
Gary Giscombe, Bert Skinner and John Maupin
Gary Giscombe, Bert Skinner and John Maupin

 

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