What parents are saying about BCT’s College Audition Prep Seminar:
“The class was really so helpful, please thank the staff. I came away with solid ideas for my daughter, demystifying the process was helpful as this is unknown territory for us. The BCT staff was knowledgeable and good humored. Their honesty and commitment to the students were genuine.” - Bernadine Vatcher, parent
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“I was blown away by the performances in ‘Little Women.’ Everything was magnificent. I really love the story and music of the show, but seeing BCT’s rendition of Little Women was the highlight of the summer! Many friends and family attended the show and were so impressed…they all said they felt like they were seeing a show on Broadway. It was absolutely beautiful. The entire cast sounded better than great.” - Kelly Kastrinellis, Boxford, MA
“It has been 3 days after the last performance of ‘Footloose’ and we are still humming the songs. Thank you for not only creating a professional workplace but also a very friendly environment where kids’ talents would thrive and they feel part of a big happy family. Congratulations on putting in stage such a beautiful show on such a short time period. Kudos to the production team, directed by Lisa Yuen, for working with different ages and characters and bringing the best out of them.
What we saw on stage was a cast of young talented people who were not just following a script, but they were performing while having the most of fun. Looking forward for more experiences like this one with Boston Children’s Theatre.” – Pandeli Dhima, Milton, MA
“I just want to let you know how thrilled we were with Jordan’s Wild West
birthday party. She was over the top excited. So many parents told me
after what a fantastic change it was to come to such a creative birthday
party. Thank you for making it such a special day for us. All the extra
details were so wonderful down to the beautiful cowgirl cake, Jordan was
ecstatic. All a mom wants on her kids birthday is to see that huge grin
that says “this is the best day of my life” thanks for letting us see that
grin. We will be telling all our friends about the BCT birthday party experience.” -Julie, Boston
“Over the years at BCT, I have learned lessons from students and staff alike that have not only prepared me for a future in theatre, but have made me a better person and enriched my life. Though I know a future in performance will require hard work, dedication, and emotional stamina, my teachers and friends at BCT have offered endless support. It is because of BCT that I have chosen to pursue musical theatre, and because of BCT that I feel confident in my ability to have a career doing what I love.” -Leisa Loan, Boston
“BCT is like a family. No matter what is going on in your life you can find someone who is willing to help you work through anything and everything. The people who come to BCT are more than actors: they are my best friends!” -Koty LaCount, Chelsea
“This year I wrote my final exam in my school in Germany. I wrote I wanted to graduate from a musical theatre education as a next step. After that I would like to live in America and be a musical actress. So with this program I have the possibility to live my dream for five weeks and see if this is really what I imagine. My real passion is dancing. I use this program to get better in it and to see if I’m as good as I thought in comparison with other Germans. Although I have the most experience in dancing I’m interested in singing and acting and I’m so glad to be here because this program helps me to go outside the envelope. I live my dream right now and I realize that this is exactly what I want. I’m happy.” -Jasmin Schroeder, Germany
“Just a quick note to say thank you to everyone involved in The Diary of Anne Frank. The performance was so well done and our students really enjoyed the experience! They were buzzing about the play the whole ride home, and many were deeply touched. I really appreciate what everyone at BCT did to bring this story to life for our students.”
- Liz Hegarty, Dedham Middle School
“I am the Mom of Isabella Berkeley and I just had to send you a quick note. At the end of each camp day, Isabella is more animated than the day before. She has endless stories about the campers and teachers and is having the time of her life. However, as she would point out, she is also learning a lot. Her father and I just wanted to send our thanks for all your hard work and enthusiasm. More than anything else, we wanted Isabella to understand that theater, while fun, is also a serious art form requiring hard work, constant effort and tenacity. The professionalism of your staff, coupled with their passion for theater, makes them the best role models around.
Thanks again and we look forward to seeing the final show!” -Amy & Duncan Berkeley
“In one morning with BCT, a student can reach highs, lows, and irksome middle places. He can feel tired, unsatisfied, and unconfident at times. (It’s true: I was “him” once.)
But, to quote the BCT show that revolutionized my acting experience, “No one is alone.” Indeed, he is not alone at BCT. He finds himself welcomed and truly cherished by a community of supportive teenagers who are all just as anxious, sensitive, and unsure as he is. Together, they will overcome fear of failure and shine onstage.Such mature young people are not always embraced everywhere. That’s why I think BCT is such an important institution. In many ways, to shamelessly quote yet another musical, I consider BCT a theatrical “Camelot” for young people, offering our imperfect society a near-utopian sense of equality, acceptance, and diversity–across all ethnic, intellectual, and socioeconomic barriers.” -Patrick Brady, Boston
“Thank you for the excellent show (The Diary of Anne Frank) you put on for us. I thought it to be extremely entertaining and it was very believable. I can tell by all your accents and great acting skills that you worked very hard on this performance. This wardrobe was excellent and I felt like I just went through a time machine. The set was perfectly set up and the show was perfect in every way. I believe it was the best field trip I’ve been on.”
