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

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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!

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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!

Save the date: BCT Gala, a celebration of 20 years. Monday, April 8, 2024, 6:30 to 10:30 PM, honoring Dr. Monique Couvson, at the Edison Rooftop and South Ballroom, 223 West 46th Street, New York. Performances by Micaela Diamond, Tamika Lawrence, and Jeremy Shamos.

Spring 2024 Gala Coming Soon!

Join us to celebrate 20 Years of Brooklyn Children's Theatre and honor Award-Winning Author and CEO of Grantmakers for Girls of Color, Dr. Monique Couvson!

Featuring Tony Nominee Micaela Diamond, 2-Time Grammy Winner Tamika Lawrence, Tony Nominee Jeremy Shamos, and BCT's Kids!

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Welcome to BCT, we’re so 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!

The Spring 2023 A3 class presents "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.

Three young students in oversized white lab coats and round glasses stand on stage blocks, all gripping the handle of a giant drill-shaped prop wrapped in black paper, while one grins at the camera

Student Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity:

Black36%36%
White26%26%
Latinx18%18%
Asian6%6%
2 or more ethnicities14%14%

Household Income:

Below $15K14%14%
$15K-$45K27%27%
$45K-$60K22%22%
$60K-$100K10%10%
$100K-$250K17%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.

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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.