Let’s Celebrate Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s 25th Year with Founder Nate Jacobs

This week we hear from Nate Jacobs, Founder & Artistic Director of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is entering its 25th year and is celebrating with a theme of “25 Years of Black Heritage.” The 25th season includes Soul Crooners Solid Gold Edition, Fences, Five Guys Named Moe, Syncopated Avenue, and Motown Christmas.

We talk with Nate about his beginnings in the theater world, the challenges of starting the first Black theater company on Florida’s west coast, and how Nate has grown as a leader. 

Although it has been a tough road, Nate does not regret it, saying “everyday you have to recommit yourself to your dream.”

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Nate Jacobs, Founder & Artistic Director of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

(03:30) Was there a time when you doubted yourself?

(05:40) Was there ever another dream career?

(08:40) You do a lot, how do you maintain balance?

(11:30) The inspiration behind this 25th season

(19:20) What do you want people to remember about you?

 

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