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WBTT's Young Artist Program Showcase: BUT I CAN!
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce the first artist to be featured during the fourteenth year of its Young Artist Program. On Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m., Charlotte Corporan will present her original showcase, “BUT I CAN!” As a child, Charlotte Corporan dreamed without limits. She imagined herself dancing on stages, performing in music videos, playing in jazz clubs and creating a life where music and dance existed side by side. To her, the two art forms were never separate but rather different ways of telling the same story. But as her passion and commitment grew, others – including teachers and mentors whose opinion she respected – expressed their doubts, believing Corporan should choose between the artistic disciplines in order to succeed. Rather than be daunted, Corporan’s determination only grew. Blending live music, movement and personal storytelling, “BUT I CAN!” reflects on the determination and joy that comes from being stubborn with your dreams. Corporan will be accompanied by a live band, with musicians hailing from Orlando; local young artists Astrid McIntyre and Maicy Powell will lend backing vocals. Corporan will also have a full dance corps, with dancers from Orlando as well as two Sarasota-based guest rappers, Bilooshy Nelson and Sidney. WBTT’s Young Artist Program, part of its education programming, was created to support, develop and showcase the talents of young, aspiring artists of color. The Young Artist Program offers company members the opportunity to showcase their talents with self-produced shows. All proceeds from the show are given to the presenting artist to be used to further their artistic and professional development. Young Artist Program showcases take place in The Donelly Theatre at WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29/general admission; sponsor tickets, which include reserved preferred seating and playbill recognition, are $100 (prices include ticket fees). Visit westcoastblacktheatre.org or call the Box Office (941-366-1505) for tickets.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3747242-0
