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Birmingham Children's Theatre

Overview
Headquarters: 
Birmingham, AL, USA
Size: 
1-10 employees
Founded: 
1947
Annual Budget : 
$500,000-1M
Populations Served: 
Children and Youth
About Us
Mission: 

The mission of the Birmingham Children’s Theatre (BCT) is to educate, entertain, and enrich the lives of children through the magic of professional theatre. As Birmingham’s only professional theatre company with a specific focus on the education of children through the arts, BCT celebrates the unique role that it plays in the community and recognizes the importance of providing a quality experience for eager young minds from across the State of Alabama.

Programs: 

BCT strives to be the arts education bridge for schools, educators, and families. Through inventive and entertaining productions, in-school and out-of-school outreach, tours, engaging digital content, and study guides, our artists fill a void many schools face in terms of arts curriculum. We know the arts are integral to enriching lives, promoting mental wellness, and fostering joy. The BCT team believes theatre is an essential service that improves the quality of life of individuals by utilizing locally crafted storytelling to create experiences that promote interconnectivity; and, it is our goal is to provide theatrical experiences and integrated arts education to any school or individual that requests it - regardless of their funding or ability to pay.

industry: 
Nonprofit