NATE JACOBS,
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota Florida offers sizzling musical productions, dramatic live shows, young artist showcases, and community forums on the African-American experience.
941-366-1505
1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota 34236
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What's New all articles
Thanks to Bob Morris for his New York Times story about Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Founder & Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and the mission of WBTT. The article also features two beautiful stage photos by our own Sorcha Augustine. CLICK HERE to read the story.
WBTT is featured on the Arts Axis Florida website that showcases arts organizations in the Tampa Bay area. In this AAF podcast, host Briana Jackson speaks with our Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and our Executive Director Julie Leach about our 2021-2022 season and the importance of diversifying artistry. CLICK HERE to hear the podcast (WBTT is the first segment).
We’ve gone Platinum! SRQ Magazine readers voted us Best Arts Organization, as featured in the 2022 Best of SRQ Local issue: “Sarasotans agree on the Platinum pick WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE performing their way to the top…” CLICK HERE to flip through the special issue, with WBTT featured on pages 10-11! Photo of Nate Jacobs by Wes Roberts for SRQ Magazine.
We’re thrilled that the WEDU PBS Arts Plus TV series featured an 8-minute segment showcasing WBTT and Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs. Watch Arts Plus Segment! And don’t miss This Light of Mine, a one-hour documentary about WBTT, now available to PBS stations nationwide! Congratulations to WEDU — the segment and the documentary both won Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards! Watch This Light of Mine!
Individual Giving
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has been, and continues to be, embraced by many generous donors. We are thankful for the outpouring of support and hope you will continue to remember us in your yearly giving plan. The benefits we offer for each level of support will make your involvement rewarding and enjoyable.
Season Presenter ~ $25,000+
Sixteen complimentary tickets with reserved seating*
Recognition in theater lobby and at all performances
Listing as sponsor in Program Book
Opportunity to speak on each opening night
Sixteen complimentary beverages at theater
Invitation to a Rehearsal Party
Invitation to a Sponsor Party
Star Presenter ~ $10,000 to $24,999
Twelve complimentary tickets with reserved seating*
Recognition in theatre lobby and at all performances
Listing as sponsor in Program Book
Twelve complimentary beverages at theater
Invitation to a Rehearsal Party
Invitation to a Sponsor Party
Director ~ $5,000 to $9,999
Eight complimentary tickets with reserved seating*
Listing as sponsor in Program Book
Eight complimentary beverages at theater
Invitation to a Rehearsal Party
Invitation to a Sponsor Party
Curtain Raiser ~ $2,500 to $4,999
Four complimentary tickets with reserved seating*
Listing as a sponsor in Program Book
Invitation to a Rehearsal Party
Invitation to a Sponsor Party
Spot Lighter ~ $1,000 to $2,499
Two complimentary tickets
Listing as sponsor in Program Book
Invitation to a Rehearsal Party
Invitation to a Sponsor Party
Supporter ~ $500 to $999
Listing as a sponsor in Program Book
Invitation to a Rehearsal Party
Invitation to a Sponsor Party
Friend ~ $35 to $499
Listing In Program Book
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Theatre Location
1012 N. Orange Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Mailing Address
1012 N. Orange Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
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