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WBTT Young Artist Program showcase: I Sing Because I’m Happy; I Sing Because I’m Free
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to present the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows. WBTT’s final Young Artist Program showcase of the 2023-2024 season will feature Troupe member and powerhouse vocalist Charlie “CJ” Melton as he presents “I Sing Because I’m Happy; I Sing Because I’m Free” on Sunday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. The show will offer a night filled with powerful, soul-stirring performances as he presents some well-known favorites: from church house rocks to deeply felt R&B tunes, such as “So Amazing” by Luther Vandross and “I’m Blessed” by Charlie Wilson. He will also include songs that express his love and reverence for gospel music. “I Sing” is sure to be a moving, uplifting and inspirational experience for audience members. Melton is a 2020 graduate of Manatee High School. He is a vocalist, aspiring actor and songwriter who has traveled and sung with various churches and nonsectarian groups throughout his life. After gaining experience as a singer in church, he first had the opportunity to work with WBTT in 2014 and, over the years – through participation in WBTT’s Stage of Discovery youth training program/summer camp and various mainstage opportunities – has earned numerous feature roles in WBTT productions. Stage credits include “Once on This Island,” “Dreamgirls,” “Black Nativity,” “Joyful! Joyful!” and “Your Arms Too Short to Box with God.” In 2018, Melton released his first single, “All to You.” Young Artist Program showcases take place in The Donelly Theatre at WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 general admission; sponsor tickets, which include reserved preferred seating and playbill recognition, are $100 (prices include ticket fees). Call the Box Office at 941-366-1505 or purchase tickets online at westcoastblacktheatre.org.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2396072-0
