

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WBTT Young Artist Program: Ignite the Night (Watch Me Shine)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to announce the third and final artist to be featured during the thirteenth year of its Young Artist Program. On Sunday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m., Zion Thompson will present his showcase, “Ignite the Night (Watch Me Shine).” Behind Thompson's onstage blazing presence is a story fueled by quiet beginnings, powerful inspirations, and a dream that has refused to fade. His original show, "Ignite the Night,” invites the audience to take a journey through the soundtrack of Thompson’s life — a playlist of moments, melodies, and memories that trace his path from a soft-spoken kid to the confident artist who is putting in the work to make his dreams come true. Accompanied by WBTT’s sizzling live musicians – led by Music Director Matthew McKinnon – and some of Thompson’s own favorite WBTT artists, this is one rising star’s performance theatre fans won’t want to miss. Some of the songs audiences will hear include: “On Broadway” (George Benson), “Any Dream Will Do” (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), “Shining Star” (Earth, Wind &amp; Fire), “It’s My Life” (Bon Jovi) and many more. Guest artists appearing in support of Thompson will include frequent WBTT performers Brian L. Boyd, Charlie “CJ” Melton, Marta McKinnon, Amber Myers and Maicy Powell. Tickets are $29/general admission; sponsor tickets, which include reserved preferred seating and playbill recognition, are $100 (prices include ticket fees).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/wbtt-young-artist-program-ignite-the-night-watch-me-shine/200029697713913
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, music, theatre, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://westcoastblacktheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sarasota-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236
- **lat**: 27.34518
- **long**: -82.53789
- **full address**: 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (https://allevents.in/org/westcoast-black-theatre-troupe/13648458)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, entertainment, music, theatre, performances
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about WBTT Young Artist Program: Ignite the Night (Watch Me Shine) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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