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.
We are asking lots of people to ask lots of people for small gifts. No gift is too small!
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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!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 (BIPOC)
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 minimum wage or higher.
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 (BIPOC).
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.
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Rehearsals, shows, and behind-the-scenes moments from BCT, posted by our team.
Photos and reels from our classes and productions.
Now THAT'S how you FALL INTO PLACES! 🍋 Thanks to this incredible youth fundraiser for running a lemonade stand for…
TODAY'S THE DAY! 🍂 FALL INTO PLACES is officially on! See how your investment turns to powerful impact on our…
TODAY’S THE DAY! 🍂 FALL INTO PLACES is officially on! See how your investment turns to powerful impact on our…
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🎭 Special delivery from Broadway! @allison.guinn and @gerianne.perez of @mincemeatbway have a message for @bklynchildrenstheatre's youth fundraisers. The fundraiser who…
Raise money for BCT scholarships AND win prizes! 🏆 Swipe to see what our youth fundraisers can win this fall…
ONE WEEK until FALL INTO PLACES! 🍂 Our Fall 2026 Peer-2-Peer campaign runs October 24 through November 8, so now's…
Calling all teens! We have 2 spots left in our brand new, hilarious, spooky mystery musical, SUMMER STALK! Tell us…
We're hiring!!! 14-22 year olds to come assist teaching musical theatre to kids! $18/hr We especially welcome applicants who meet…
And just like that… summer is a wrap! ☀️🎭✨ 119 students. 7 sessions. 4 weeks of singing, dancing, performing, laughing,…
Thank you, @gerianne.perez and @allison.guinn for a super fun afternoon! The kids tapped into their inner clowns and interrogated and…
Week Two of BCT's Viola Davis Summer Camp is off to a wonderful start! ⭐ Our "Write-A-Musical" students were throwing…
A wonderful first week! 🎭✨ Our kids wrote a brand new musical called “UNTIL SUNSET,” which will be used in…
Calling all teens! NYSCA Grant Awardee, Tyrone L Robinson, will be collaborating with 8th-12th graders during BCT’s Viola Davis Summer…
One last chance to see EMPOWERLAND! Today at 6:30pm 126 St Felix Street Brooklyn “The measure of a man is…
One last chance to see our kids FLY! ..... and make cake..... protect candy.... and turn into chickens! If you…
SIRENIA Today and tomorrow at 3! Brooklyn Music School 126 St Felix Street ticket link in bio! Written by Adam…
Our MainStage 4 Performances go up today! Get your tickets with the link in our bio! EMPOWERLAND In collaboration with…
Our MainStage 4 Performances go up today! Get your tickets with the link in our bio! Brooklyn Music School Playhouse…
Our MainStage 4 Performances go up today! Get your tickets with the link in our bio! Brooklyn Music School Playhouse…
During our MainStage 4 Dress Rehearsal, we asked our kids to describe their show in three words, and to tell…
Nothing beats watching our kids build confidence, find their voice, and have a blast on stage at Brooklyn Children's Theatre!…
We have a double header this weekend! Come cheer on our kids in our MainStage 4 Festival, THE SWEETEST SOUNDS!…
TODAY AT 2! BCT's Free Saturday Program Spring Sharing ALL INVITED! 39 Students will present songs, dances, and scenes they’ve…
Kecia Lewis! Our incredible honoree from our spring gala, sharing words of wisdom with our students and community. Take a…
More pics from "A Peculiar Affair at the County Science Fair" BCT at PS 179 tonight at 6pm! Music by…
BCT at PS 179 TONIGHT! Friday May 22 at 6pm 202 Avenue C, Brooklyn! A Peculiar Affair at the County…
BCT at PS 179 premiers tomorrow! Friday May 22 at 6pm 202 Avenue C, Brooklyn! A Peculiar Affair at the…
A HUGE Thank you to all of our Youth Fundraisers and Supporters for making our GIVE AND GROW Peer-2-Peer Fundraiser…
Next up! Join us at PS 179 on Friday at 6pm for A PECULIAR AFFAIR at the COUNTY SCIENCE FAIR…
It is officially the last day of GIVE & GROW!! Thank you so much to our community for all of…
Day 15 of Give and Grow! We are almost done but the SHOWS go on! Our students are preparing to…
It’s Day 14 of our Peer to Peer and TONIGHT is when the magic happens. Come out to Brooklyn Music…
It’s Day 13 of our peer to peer fundraiser and today we are shining a light on our students in…
It’s CHALLENGE DAY! We need 100 donations by midnight to get the kids a karaoke party! Donate in bio!
It’s day twelve of our peer to peer and more importantly it is CHALLENGE DAY!!!!! If our featured fundraisers collectively…TikTok
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The newest videos on BCT’s channel.
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BCT's Impact 2026
BCT's students share the impact BCT has had on them and how they have grown.…
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Fall 2026 College Prep Highlights
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Spring 2026 Saturday C Class Sharing
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Spring 2026 Saturday B Class Sharing
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Spring 2026 Saturday A Class Sharing
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Viola Davis Summer Camp 2026 Recap!
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BCT's Viola Davis Summer Program 2026 recap!
"Stuck in Here" by Connor Marsh, Maclaine Bolden, and the Write A Musical Week 2…
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2026 BCT Viola Davis Summer Program Session 4 Write a Musical (Teens) -- Summer Stalk
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2026 BCT Viola Davis Summer Program Session 3 Show In a Week (C level) -- The Journey
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2026 BCT Viola Davis Summer Program Session 3 Show In a Week (B level) -- The Decision of Kindness
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Empowerland
Performed by Brooklyn Children's Theatre's Spring 2026 Teen Ensemble at Brooklyn Music School Devised/Choreographed/Directed by…
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2026 BCT Viola Davis Summer Program Session 2 Show In a Week -- Life: How I Wonder What You Are
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)
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Our Mission
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre empowers youth through musical theatre, reimagining arts education by centering the whole child and prioritizing belonging and equity.