Nate Jacobs

WBTT Will Host A 'Weekend Of Soul' During The Holidays
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will offer a very special gift to the community: a Weekend of Soul, featuring the Soul Crooners and Sistas of Soul. Learn more here!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe To Present Brian L. Boyd In ENIGMA This December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present Brian L. Boyd in ENIGMA, the first Independent Artist Program showcase of the season. The two-night event will feature an original theatrical work created in collaboration with M.A.D. Music Acting Dance Inc. and performed by a company of WBTT artists. Boyd, a longtime member of the troupe with extensive stage credits, will return to Sarasota for the premiere.

A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS Casting Announced at Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025

Karamu House will present A Motown Christmas at Playhouse Square from November 28 to December 14, 2025. The production will feature an eleven-member ensemble directed by Tony F. Sias. Tickets are now on sale through Playhouse Square.

Arts Advocates Unveils December 2025 Events in Sarasota
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Arts Advocates has announced its December 2025 programming, including guided tours at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

BLACK NATIVITY - REIMAGINED Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – once again – invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with “Black Nativity – Reimagined,” an inspirational gospel musical originally penned by poet/playwright Langston Hughes.

Review: PURLIE at WBTT
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Oct 22, 2025

West Coast Black Theatre's  26th season themed “Soul of a People”, opens with the lively musical 'Purlie.' This energetic production is based on Ossie Davis's charming play 'Purlie Victorious.'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Offer Pride Nights During 2025-2026 Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

During Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s 26th theatre season, which will be a celebration of the “Soul of a People,” WBTT will offer Pride Nights during the run of each regular season show.

AN EVENING WITH MELBA MOORE Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

Next month, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present 'An  Evening with Melba Moore,' featuring the legendary singer, actress and entertainer. Learn more here!

Arts Advocates Reveals 2025-2026 Programs And Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

Arts Advocates has unveiled its schedule of 2025-2026 programs and events, including a new Talkback Tuesdays guest speaker series, monthly luncheon programs, and more.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Opens 2025-2026 Theatre Season With PURLIE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced the first show in its 2025-2026 “Soul Of A People” theatre season: “Purlie.” Learn more about the upcoming production here!

WBTT Will Hold First Young Artist Program Showcase of the 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced the first artist to be featured during the thirteenth year of its Young Artist Program. Learn more about the program here!

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Awards 2025 Scholarships to Eight Young Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced the recipients of its 2025 Artist Development Scholarships, awarding $2,000 each to eight students pursuing studies in the performing and visual arts.

Tickets Now On Sale for Karamu House’s A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS at Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025

Karamu House is bringing the holiday spirit to Playhouse Square with A Motown Christmas, running for 17 performances from November 28 through December 14, 2025, at the Hanna Theatre. Tickets are now on sale.

Tickets Now On Sale For Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced its 2025–2026 season, themed “Soul Of A People.” The lineup includes Purlie, Paradise Blue, How I Got Over, and a new original musical Lies, Spells and Old Wives’ Tales, plus the return of Black Nativity for the holidays.

Photos: BIG SEXY: THE FATS WALLER REVUE Presented By Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will continue to heat up the arts scene this summer with a return performance of original musical revue, “Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue.” See photos from the production.

ALICE IN BOOGIE WONDERLAND Comes to WBTT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

Now in its 10th anniversary year, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Stage of Discovery summer musical theatre camp is gearing up for its most ambitious program-culminating show ever.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Hosts Sizzlin' Summer Cabaret Series in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025

In addition to a two-week run of hit show “Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue', the nonprofit arts organization plans to heat things up with its “Sizzlin' Summer Cabaret Series”

WBTT Will Host Third Annual Juneteenth Arts Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present its third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival in June. Learn more about the upcoming event and find out how to attend here!

Review: SYNCOPATED AVENUE at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Shanti M. Kennedy - Apr 24, 2025

Nate Jacobs, the Founder and Artistic Director of West Coast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT), loves to tell stories. In his director’s notes for the last few shows I have noticed that he always refers to the utmost importance of telling our stories.