Welcome to BCT
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.
Peer-2-Peer Fundraiser · October 24 to November 8
Fall Into Places! Help us raise $25K for BCT scholarships.
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Welcome to BCT, we’re glad you’re here!
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre empowers youth through musical theatre, reimagining arts education by centering the whole child and prioritizing belonging and equity.
Our vision is to cultivate a collective of empathetic and creative young people who seek equity in every space they inhabit and are dedicated to building a brighter future for all.
Classes and events
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!Watch
Our Work by the Numbers
FY26 at a glance
619
students in grades 1 to 12
14
original musicals
80%
attended on full or partial scholarship based on financial need
83%
are Black, Brown, and/or Global Majority
Student Demographics
Race, ethnicity, and household income
We work toward a diversity of identity and experience in our rehearsal rooms.
FY26. Percentages of those who chose to share their demographics.
Access
Tuition funding, reserved class space, family income, and retention
72%
of BCT students attended with tuition fully funded.
75%
of BCT class space is reserved for students from low-income families.
60%
of BCT families who shared their income earn under $60K a year.
83%
student retention rate in FY26.
From student to teaching artist
BCT students can grow into paid interns, then teaching artists.
16+
paid interns a year, at $18 an hour.
56%
of BCT’s teaching artist team are graduates of the Teaching Artist Training Program.
85%
of BCT’s teaching artist team are Black, Brown, and/or Global Majority.
Teaching Artist Impact
From our FY26 Hello Insight student survey
100%
100% of MainStage students ages 8 to 11 said BCT staff often express that they expect students to try hard and do their best.
100%
100% of students ages 12 to 18 grew in one or more social-emotional learning capacities.
From BCT’s FY26 (2025 to 2026) Hello Insight social-emotional learning survey of 100 students.
Belonging
From our FY26 Hello Insight student survey
100%
100% of students ages 8 to 11 would recommend BCT to a friend.
100%
100% of Saturday teens said BCT creates an environment in which young people feel safe and supported by one another.
From BCT’s FY26 (2025 to 2026) Hello Insight social-emotional learning survey of 100 students.
Follow along
Rehearsals, shows, and behind-the-scenes moments from BCT, posted by our team.
Photos and reels from our classes and productions.
TikTok
Our latest videos.
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.
Our supporters
BCT’s work is made possible by these foundation, government, and corporate partners. Thank you.
New York Times Communities Fund (opens in a new tab)
Pinkerton Foundation (opens in a new tab)
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (opens in a new tab)
New York State Council on the Arts (opens in a new tab)
Ichigo Foundation (opens in a new tab)
DJ McManus Family Foundation- Katie Wachs Foundation
amika (opens in a new tab)
Harman Family Foundation
Ameriprise Financial (opens in a new tab)- Botwinick-Wolfensohn Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts (opens in a new tab)
AR Global
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (opens in a new tab)
Project Broadway (opens in a new tab)
Schneider Electric (opens in a new tab)
Partnership for After School Education (opens in a new tab)
Find Your Light Foundation (opens in a new tab)
JPMorganChase (opens in a new tab)
Temelio (opens in a new tab)
The Opportunity Hub (opens in a new tab)
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre’s 2026 activities are made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. arts.ny.gov (opens in a new tab) | nyc.gov/site/dcla (opens in a new tab)
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre is supported, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit arts.gov (opens in a new tab).
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre’s programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development in partnership with the City Council. nyc.gov/site/dycd (opens in a new tab)
For General Inquiries
BCT Studios
(347) 799-1336
nick@brooklynchildrenstheatre.org
For Executive Director
Amy White-Graves
(646) 675-0325
amy@brooklynchildrenstheatre.org
Our Mission
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre empowers youth through musical theatre, reimagining arts education by centering the whole child and prioritizing belonging and equity.