Mission
To educate, entertain and enrich the lives of children through the magic of professional theater.
Teaching Goals:
Birmingham Children's Theatre is committed to bringing you and your student's high quality theatre with education activities that link directly to your curriculum. The BCT Staff has visited the State Arts Council of Alabama to help us understand what teachers need to teach theatre arts effectively. We have attained current curriculum standards from the State of Alabama as it relates to each subject and all activities in BCT Study Guides are based on these standards.
Birmingham Children's Theatre exists to provide quality, professional theatrical entertainment for children throughout Alabama, the Southeast, and the Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Established in 1947, it is now in its six decade of serving communities through a range of productions that target specific age groups. The educational experience of the students is enhanced by study guides which are designed specifically to coordinate with school curriculum standards. All productions are staged in three different theatres housed in the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex.
BCT has established itself as an extensive and well-rounded resource center for children's theatre. Each year, two different series are produced targeting specific age groups:
1) ACT 1 Series: Known as Wee Folks Series was established in 1991, this series is especially designed for our younger audiences from pre-school through first grade. Each performance is held for no more than 250 students at a time and emphasizes audience participation.
2) ACT 2 Series: Introduced in 1947 and commonly referred to as the Mainstage Series, this series brings up to five exciting productions annually to thousands of school children in grades K-6. The shows are usually original adaptations of classic children's stories that are educational as well as entertaining in their imaginative approach.
One of the largest and most successful programs offered by Birmingham Children's Theatre is its touring program, Theatre in Motion. BCT reaches audiences in more than 75 Alabama cities annually and approximately 28 other cities in the Southeast through Theatre in Motion. In 1999, BCT toured The Diary of Anne Frank in order to reach more middle and high school children in Alabama with educational theatre.
Prior to attending a BCT show, teachers and school children are provided with informative Study Guides pertaining to the production. In recent years, BCT has dedicated itself to making improvements in the production and curriculum quality of these materials to encourage deeper interest in the shows and enhance the theatre arts experience.
All programs, services, and activities at BCT are provided equally -- without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability. BCT is also committed to keeping ticket prices low so that performances remain accessible to the entire community.
Birmingham Children's Theatre, Birmingham’s only full-time professional theatre, is one of the largest children's theatres in the country, performing to nearly 200,000 students annually. Now in its sixth decade, BCT operates a three-theatre complex in Birmingham, Alabama, and is teh resident professional theatre at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Complex and the only professional arts organization touring in Alabama.
Employment
Open Positions:
Job: Assistant Production Manager/Property Master/Teaching Artist
Description: Birmingham Children's Theatre seeks candidates for the new position of Assistant Production Manager/Property Master/Teaching Artist. As Assistant Production Manager, this person will work closely with the company's production manager in handling all aspects of Wee Folks (our theatre geared for ages 4-7) productions including stage management, house management, and actor management. The person will also be available to pick up an actor's role should they fall ill. Additionally, as available, stage manage Mainstage productions in-house and on tour. As Property Master, this person is responsible for the purchase and crafting of all properties and handling the company's rentals. They should possess skill in crafting, properties, and other technical aspects of theatre. As Teaching Artist, the person should keep him/herself available to tour should the need arise for a stage manager or actor position and be open to teaching youth workshops. A degree in theatre is highly desired, however, comparable experience will be considered. The candidate must be flexible to step into any role necessary for the good of the team and have a positive and professional attitude. Salary and benefits DOE. Nine-month annual contract starts mid-August 2009 through mid-May 2010.
About us: Birmingham Children's Theatre is one of the oldest and largest Children's Theatres in America. The resident professional theatre company at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, AL, BCT produces 8 shows within its season for mainstage and tour productions.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, three references and applicable portfolio materials to: Dane Peterson, Director of Education and Production, Birmingham Children’s Theatre: dane@bct123.org; or mail to: P. O. Box 1362, Birmingham, AL 35201. No Phone Calls Please.
Job: Scenic Charge Artist
Description: Birmingham Children's Theatre is seeking a skilled and trained Scenic Charge Artist. All candidates must have the appropriate skill-set needed to order necessary supplies, read paint elevations and successfully realize those elevations on the stage. The ideal candidate will also be trained in other areas of stagecraft, costume construction, and/or puppetry. Please list all stagecraft and backstage skills you possess when applying, in addition to any teaching experience. A degree in theatre is highly desired, however, comparable experience will be considered. The candidate must be flexible to step into any role necessary for the good of the team and have a positive and professional attitude. Salary and benefits DOE. Nine-month annual contract starts mid-August 2009 through mid-May 2010.
About us: Birmingham Children's Theatre is one of the oldest and largest Children's Theatres in America. The resident professional theatre company at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, AL, BCT produces 8 shows within its season for mainstage and tour productions.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, three references and applicable portfolio materials to: Dane Peterson, Director of Education and Production, Birmingham Children’s Theatre: dane@bct123.org; or mail to: P. O. Box 1362, Birmingham, AL 35201. No Phone Calls Please.
Job: Master Carpenter
Description: Birmingham Children's Theatre is seeking a skilled and trained Master Carpenter. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years professional experience, outstanding carpentry and layout skills, knowledge of stage rigging and safety, as well as metal working and welding experience. Applicants must display leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills, posses the ability to troubleshoot complex problems and had a positive record of shop organization and scheduling. Please list all stagecraft and backstage skills you possess when applying, in addition to any teaching experience. A degree in theatre is highly desired, however, comparable experience will be considered. The candidate must be a team player and have a positive and professional attitude. Salary and benefits DOE. Nine-month annual contract starts mid-August 2009 through mid-May 2010.
About us: Birmingham Children's Theatre is one of the oldest and largest Children's Theatres in America. The resident professional theatre company at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, AL, BCT produces 8 shows within its season for mainstage and tour productions.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, three references and applicable portfolio materials to: Dane Peterson, Director of Education and Production, Birmingham Children’s Theatre: dane@bct123.org; or mail to: P. O. Box 1362, Birmingham, AL 35201. No Phone Calls Please.
Internships
Birmingham Children’s Theatre is offering internship and work-study opportunities for High School and College students.
In order to qualify, you must:
~ Have transportation to and from the BJCC
~ Must be available on a consistent weekly basis between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm
As a BCT intern you will:
~ Help the BCT administrative staff with ongoing projects
~ Help to maintain the BCT website and maintain actor call boards
~ Help to seat school performances
~ Help with other administrative responsibilities as needed
Internships
Internship and work-study programs are available for high school and college students in both Theatre Administration and Production . Please contact Alex McConnell for Production Internship opportunities. Please click here to fill out an application.
