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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is a nonprofit theater organization in Sarasota, Florida founded by actor/producer/director Nate Jacobs. For his contribution to to Black Theater, Jacobs earned the Larry Leon Hamlin award in August of 2022.

The WBTT states that it has a commitment towards, "the broadest possible representation of individuals, experiences and perspectives in all-encompassing terms. It is an inclusive concept encompassing, without limitation, race, color, ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation or identity on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, religion or lack thereof, age, economic class, educational level, language, immigration status, physical mobility and ability, and marital and parental status."

"The Westcoast Black Theatre Troup is one of the few Black Theater companies in the country with a majority white audience and support network. The company struggled for a decade before finances stabilized and the troupe was able to buy two buildings which now house theaters, rehearsals, educational programs, and administrative offices."

The Twenty Third Season of the Theater Troupe included a rendition of "Guys and Dolls," and his own productions including “American Dreams” where "he explores the struggles and the triumphs” of others seeking to fulfill their own dreams."