Illuminate the Future

Join us in our mission to light up the lives of Alabama’s youth
through the magic of theatre!

At Birmingham Children's Theatre, we believe in the transformative power of the arts to inspire young people to be the next generation of artists, leaders, and dreamers. With your support, we can continue to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and potential within our community.

Introducing the Spotlight Circle, a special community of donors dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the magic of live theatre. By joining the Spotlight Circle, you become a vital part of our mission, providing essential support that allows us to:

• Produce world-class productions that educate, entertain, and enrich the lives of children

• Offer scholarships and financial assistance to underserved children, ensuring that economic barriers never prevent a child from participating in our programs.

• Expand our outreach initiatives to schools and community centers, bringing the joy of theatre outside of our doors and into the community

• Develop innovative educational resources and curriculum-based workshops that enhance learning and creativity both inside and outside the classroom.

• Support new play development and the creation of new onstage stories, crafted for this generation of young people.

Your support lights up our stage and empowers BCT to create transformative performances and we want to thank you! You’ll receive recognition on our website and playbills, delightful gifts as tokens of our appreciation, special discounts, and invitations to exclusive events and backstage experiences.

All donor benefits are listed here. You can also join the Spotlight Circle by committing to recurring monthly payments. Patron: $25/month; Benefactor: $45/month; Sponsor: $85/month; Associate Producer: $125/month; Producer: $210/month; Executive Producer: $425/month.

Your generosity has the power to make a real difference in the lives of Alabama’s children. Join us in the Spotlight and together, we can brighten the futures of Alabama’s children and ensure that the magic of theatre continues to shine for generations to come!

If you prefer to send a check to the theatre, the address is:

Birmingham Children’s Theatre
P.O. Box 1362
Birmingham, AL 35201

Birmingham Children’s Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our Federal Tax ID is: 63-6050838.
If you have questions about ways to help support BCT, please email donate@bct123.org.

Other Ways to Support BCT

Sponsorships

Sponsorships provide significant support for BCT while providing a variety of benefit and recognition opportunities for our partners, their clients and employees. For more information on sponsorships, please email Ashley Woods at ashley@bct123.org.

Corporate Events

Let BCT host your next Corporate Event for your employees and clients. Learn more here.

Stock Transfer

We are delighted to accept gifts in the form of Stock Transfers. Many employers will match your gift. 
Email Ashley Woods at ashley@bct123.org for more information.

House an Artist

Host one of our many visiting artists for the duration of their show. This is a wonderful way to support BCT and our wonderful actors while also earning some great perks!

Endowment

Gifts to the BCT Foundation are gifts that keeps on giving - ensuring that quality educational theatre continues for generations to come. Email Ashley Woods at ashley@bct123.org for more information.

James W. (Jim) Rye Memorial Fund

Gifts to the Jim Rye Memorial Fund honor the 13-year legacy of one of BCT's most influential executive directors. Jim brought BCT to national prominence during his tenure that began in 1979, and continued until his passing in 1994. Email Ashley Woods at ashley@bct123.org for more information.

Please take a minute to review our generous supporters. If you love BCT, please feel free to send a note of thanks for their help in bringing live professional theatre to more than thirteen million children in BCT's storied history.