Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) will open its second summer sensation on Wednesday, August 22nd at 8:00 pm. The Fabulous Five will feature some of the Troupe’s most popular male performers, singing some of the greatest hits of the 1960s. Nate Jacobs, founding artistic director, has written the show and adapted the music. The show will have 11 performances, ending on Sunday, September 2nd. Tuesday through Saturday performances begin at 8:00 pm. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm. All tickets are $29.50 and may be bought online at www.wbttsrq.org or by calling the box office at 941-366-1505. The theater is located at 1646 10th Way in Sarasota.
“Our guys are psyched and ready to go,” remarked Jacobs. “Last month we featured an all-female cast to perform music from the 70s. It was an over-whelming success. The men now want to outshine the girls. It’s a hard act to follow but we say, ‘go for it!’ The continuing fun rivalry between Troupe members is thoroughly enjoyable, guaranteeing more top quality, high energy performances.”
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The cast of The Fabulous Five includes Chris Eisenberg, Nate Jacobs, Charles Manning, Michael Mendez and Leon Pitts II. The hits of the 60s will include some Motown, which the Troupe is already known for and many more sounds of this nostalgic time. Favorites will include music by Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding and Ray Charles. Among the many hits will be Lonely Teardrops, Twisting the Night Away and Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher.
“The music of the 60s is loved and enjoyed by multiple generations,” continued Jacobs. “We look forward to presenting this wonderful music, bringing back bygone memories and perhaps, creating some new ones with WBTT’s The Fabulous Five.”
