Stage Door Academy at Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County

Year-round youth musical theater inside Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County

Stage Door Academy is the performing arts arm of Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County, operating from the BGCKC headquarters on Niles Street. The program runs year-round activities including summer stock musical productions and shows for community groups.

Programs for Kids

Year-round musical theater within BGCKC:
- Summer stock musical productions
- Performance opportunities for Rotary, the Symphony, and Bakersfield College
- Evolution! youth performance team (newest addition)
- Year-round rehearsal and class schedule

What's Included

• Production-based learning through full musicals
• Performance opportunities at community events
• Access to BGCKC programs and facilities

Experience

Stage Door is selective (by invitation only for the core year-round group), but the program tier gives committed kids consistent training and frequent public performances. Summer programs broaden to general BGCKC membership.