NATE JACOBS,
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Press Releases
Local arts organization makes sixth appearance at International Black Theatre Festival, performing three shows for over 2,200 patrons
SARASOTA, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) was thrilled to be recognized with its sixth invitation to perform during the prestigious International Black Theatre Festival (formerly the National Black Theatre Festival), which took place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This year, WBTT brought two shows to the festival – original musical “Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition” and one-act play “Float Like a Butterfly” – and collaborated on a third, the one-act play, "From Birmingham to Broadway."
Patrons will be able to purchase subscriptions, individual tickets for WBTT’s 25th anniversary theatre season on July 22
SARASOTA, FL – Fans of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will be able to purchase subscriptions and individual tickets for WBTT’s 25th anniversary season – titled “25 Years of Black Heritage" – on July 22. In its 2024-2025 theatre season, WBTT will offer fan favorites as well as a brand-new world premiere show.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe bringing two shows to this summer’s festival and collaborating on a third; will present ‘Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition’ send-off performance on July 25
SARASOTA, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) has been recognized with its sixth invitation to perform during the prestigious International Black Theatre Festival (formerly the National Black Theatre Festival), which takes place July 29 through August 3 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This year, WBTT will be bringing two shows to the festival - the original musical “Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition” and one-act play “Float Like a Butterfly” - and collaborating on a third, the one-act play, "From Birmingham to Broadway."
Production by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to tell the story of Ruby McCollum, a Black woman accused of murdering a White doctor in 1950s Florida
SARASOTA, FL – After two painful delays due to COVID-19, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is thrilled to finally bring to the stage the world-premiere musical, “Ruby.” The show is a musical retelling of the true story of a shocking killing of a White doctor in Live Oak, Fla., and the Black woman, Ruby McCollum, who was accused of his murder.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s resident director – and U.S. Marine Corps veteran – Chuck Smith returns to Sarasota to direct
SARASOTA, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe continues its 2023-2024 season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “A Soldier’s Play,” which was written by Charles Fuller. WBTT and Goodman Theatre (Chicago, Ill.) resident director Chuck Smith returns to Sarasota to direct. The production runs January 18-February 18, 2024.
Annual celebration of Civil Rights icon on January 14 to feature re-enactments of Dr. King’s speeches, song and dance
SARASOTA, FL – Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is pleased to – once again – invite the community to celebrate the rich legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an inspirational performance. The production, titled “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Celebrating His Legacy in Spoken Word and Song,” will feature re-enactments of Dr. King’s speeches, song and dance.
Classes taking place at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe include Adult Acting, African Dance, and Improv Adventures
SARASOTA, FL – After its first round of adult training classes in late summer/early fall of 2023, WBTT is thrilled to offer three adult education opportunities in early 2024: Adult Acting, African Dance, and Improv Adventures.
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