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The '''Birmingham Children's Theatre''' ('''BCT''') is a theater company which produces several shows for young audiences each year. Founded in [[1947]], it is one of the oldest and largest such groups in the United States. The group is based at the [[Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center]] and uses the 9,000-seat [[BJCC Theatre]] as well as two smaller performance spaces. The company also tours the state with several productions each season.
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The '''Birmingham Children's Theatre''' ('''BCT''') is a non-profit theater company which produces several shows for young audiences each year. Founded in [[1947]], it is one of the oldest and largest such groups in the United States. The group is based at the [[BJCC|Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex]] and uses the 9,000-seat [[BJCC Theatre]] as well as two smaller performance spaces. The company also tours Alabama and neighboring states with several productions each season, reaching tens of thousands students.


The executive director is [[George Culver]], who was hired in [[2008]] to take over after the resignation of [[Edie Barnes]].
In addition to its productions, Birmingham Children's Theatre conducts classes and camps in the dramatic arts. The organization's "Voices of History" project has produced several 10-minute educational videos featuring actors speaking from the perspective of prominent historical figures, such as Sally Ride and [[Fred Shuttlesworth]]. The BCT costume shop also provides costumes for rent to other performing groups.
 
The organization is headed by executive artistic director [[Ashley Woods]]. She is assisted by associate artistic director [[Alex Ungerman]], education director [[Jessie Kisor]], and sales and office manager [[Stephen Pierce]]. The board of directors is led by [[Chris Cain]].


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==Executive directors==
* [[Edie Barnes]], –2008
* [[George Culver]], 2008–2011
* [[Jack Lemmon]], 2012–2014
** [[Ricky Stricklin]] (interim), November 2014–May 2015
* [[Ricky Stricklin]], May 2015–2016
* [[Scarlotte Deupree Kilgore]], July 2016–2018
* [[Brandon Bruce]], 2018–2020
* [[Ashley Woods]], 2020–
==References==
==References==
* Harvey, Alec (October 5, 2008) "George Culver will lead Birmingham Children's Theatre." ''Birmingham News''
* Harvey, Alec (October 5, 2008) "George Culver will lead Birmingham Children's Theatre." {{BN}}
* "[https://www.al.com/entertainment/2013/11/birmingham_childrens_theatre_s.html Birmingham Children's Theatre staff member recalls lessons learned during 1960s Birmingham]" (November 12, 2013) {{BN}}
* Sherrill, Sarah (May 26, 2015) "Birmingham Children's Theatre names new executive director." {{BBJ}}
* Gamlin, Rachael (July 13, 2016) "Birmingham nonprofit hires arts advocate, former Miss Alabama as executive director." {{BBJ}}
* Hellwig, Rachel (September 29, 2016) "[https://ironcity.ink/happenings/a-new-stage929/ A new stage]" ''Iron City Ink''
* Rebman, Stephanie (July 28, 2020) "Birmingham Children’s Theatre names interim executive director." {{BBJ}}


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The Birmingham Children's Theatre (BCT) is a non-profit theater company which produces several shows for young audiences each year. Founded in 1947, it is one of the oldest and largest such groups in the United States. The group is based at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and uses the 9,000-seat BJCC Theatre as well as two smaller performance spaces. The company also tours Alabama and neighboring states with several productions each season, reaching tens of thousands students.

In addition to its productions, Birmingham Children's Theatre conducts classes and camps in the dramatic arts. The organization's "Voices of History" project has produced several 10-minute educational videos featuring actors speaking from the perspective of prominent historical figures, such as Sally Ride and Fred Shuttlesworth. The BCT costume shop also provides costumes for rent to other performing groups.

The organization is headed by executive artistic director Ashley Woods. She is assisted by associate artistic director Alex Ungerman, education director Jessie Kisor, and sales and office manager Stephen Pierce. The board of directors is led by Chris Cain.

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