# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WBTT's Young Artist Program: Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: On Sunday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m., Marta Myada will present her Young Artist Program showcase, “Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey,” an intimate showcase that traces her life through the songs and stories that shaped her. Blending soulful vocals, violin performance, humor, and honest reflection, this showcase celebrates resilience, faith, and the beauty of finding one’s voice. Each song – from jazz and gospel to contemporary ballads and soul – reveals another facet of Myada’s journey as a woman, teacher and performer learning to embrace her worth and purpose. WBTT’s Resident Music Director – Myada’s brother – Matthew McKinnon will serve as Music Director. Adrienne Pitts will provide direction, Derric Gobourne Jr. will choreograph, and numerous other special guests will be featured. 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. Takes 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).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/wbtts-young-artist-program-taking-stage-songs-of-my-journey/200029380706537
- **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, music, performances, theatre, nonprofit, it
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 46

## Ticket Details


## 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WBTT's Young Artist Program: Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey being held?
  - **A:** WBTT's Young Artist Program: Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey takes place on Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34236.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WBTT's Young Artist Program: Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey?
  - **A:** WBTT's Young Artist Program: Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey is organized by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WBTT's Young Artist Program: Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WBTT's Young Artist Program: Taking Stage: Songs of My Journey sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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