brooklyn
CHILDREN’S
THEATER

BCT's Spring Into Action Fundraiser!

BCT’s “Spring Into Action!” Fundraiser is a campaign to gather community support for BCT’s scholarships.

We are asking lots of people to ask lots of people for support. No gift is too small!

Charisma's Turn A New Musical

Last summer, Brooklyn teens and professional writers in our summer writing program had the honor of adapting Dr. Monique Couvson’s graphic novel, Charisma’s Turn, into a musical.

Please join us for the World Premiere of this innovative and exciting show, playing June 14th and 16th at Brooklyn Music School Playhouse!

Tickets on Sale Now!

An Artistic Home for All

At our 2023 Gala, Viola Davis called BCT “the home (she) was looking for as a kid”.
We are committed to creating this feeling for every student who walks in our door.

Learn how we create magic at BCT!

Looking to Enroll?

Whether your child wants to work on the fundamentals, is ready to perform, or even wants to create art for the stage, BCT has the right class for you!

Visit our Classes page!

What's New at BCT?

No matter the time of year, there’s always something to see!

Visit our Events page!

Welcome to BCT, we’re glad you’re here!

Brooklyn Children’s Theatre’s mission is to bring together students from diverse backgrounds to learn and grow through the collaborative art of musical theatre.

We believe that all children deserve to build confidence and self-actualize through the transformational magic of musical theatre!

Viola Davis goes all in on BCT!

BCT’s FREE Saturday Program!

Spring 2023 A3 Class – “Change of Art”

Our Work by the Numbers

Scholarship

%

This year, BCT produced 25 original musicals starring 507 students, 75% of whom attended on scholarship.

Student Demographics

We work toward a diversity of identity and experience in our rehearsal rooms:

Race & Ethnicity:

Asian 6% 6%
Black 36% 36%
Latinx 18% 18%
2 or more ethnicities 14% 14%
White 26% 26%

Household Income:

Below $15K 14% 14%
$15K-$45K 27% 27%
$45K-$60K 22% 22%
$60K-$100K 10% 10%
$100K-$250K 17% 17%
$250K+ 10% 10%

Teaching Artist Impact

%

96% of 3rd-5th graders said that BCT staff expect them to try hard and do their best.

%

100% of 6th-12th graders said BCT staff believe in them and their ability to succeed.

Invest in BCT’s Students Today!

Our important work cannot happen without the support of our community far and wide. Your contribution directly affects the impact we are able to make with each student who comes through our doors.

Donate Now!