Caroline Patterson (right), Executive Director of BCP and new nonprofit Bitty City Explorers
& Danielle Cohn (left), Co-Founder Emeritus of BCP |
Welcome to Bitty City Players!Hi! I'm Caroline, the Executive Director of Bitty City!
I received my B.A. from Duke University, studying Theater and Education, and I have taught extensively in preschool and early elementary classrooms. I met my original co-founder Danielle Cohn while working on a theater production. We quickly realized our mutual love of working with children using kinetic and artistic activities, our shared focus on social-emotional literacy, and our joint belief that kids are capable of incredible things if given the right tools and scaffolding. In 2011 we began the exciting work of creating Bitty City Players, creating opportunities for children to explore the world through theater and science! |
We at Bitty City Players are awed and inspired daily by the children we work with, and strive always to give our students the joyful and creative learning experiences we'd wish for our own children - and for our younger selves!
Based upon our decades of experience in the classroom, both as teachers and students, our team knows that engaging in hands-on, brains-on, put-your-whole-self-in activities is the best way to connect to kids, and get them excited about what they're learning.
We at Bitty City Players deeply believe that dramatic play and sensory involvement are the most effective educational tools with young children, and we incorporate both into our innovative curricula. Learn more about Bitty City and our current transition to a nonprofit organization here.
We at Bitty City Players deeply believe that dramatic play and sensory involvement are the most effective educational tools with young children, and we incorporate both into our innovative curricula. Learn more about Bitty City and our current transition to a nonprofit organization here.
Our Team
We pack our team with only the most talented teachers and teaching artists who share our passion for active learning. Our lead educators include classroom teachers, occupational therapists and social workers, as well as professional actors, dancers, and singers. Each of our staff members has added to our truly unique program and is dedicated to inspiring NYC kids. Join us!
