2023-2024 Season || 46 Years of Professional Theatre

March 28th - April 14th, 2024

By Kate Hamill
Directed by Nora Gair

Everything you love about Holmes and Watson with a madcap, modern twist! If you geeked out over Sherlock on PBS Masterpiece or can't get enough of Enola Holmes on Netflix...the game's afoot at the Alvina Krause Theatre. Mystery, physical comedy, and girl power cram every nook of Apartment 2B!

Kate Hamill's irreverent reimagining sets familiar characters Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson into a modern-day London, transformed by the pandemic. Hamill flawlessly combines the intellectual brilliance of the original duo with uproarious buddy-comedy humor, side-splitting action scenes, and delightful slapstick physical comedy. Prepare for a thrilling and hilarious adventure with witty banter, slapstick comedy, and clever nods to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original mysteries.

May 23rd - June 9th, 2024

By Sharr White
Directed by Aaron White

BTE celebrates Elizabeth Dowd's 45 years as a full-time Ensemble member with a tour-de-force. Sharp wit and mistakes of the past are the weapons of choice for long-estranged exes, Emma and Ulysses, when they are thrown together to seek redemption in a trailer at the foot of the Colorado Rockies.

Playwright Sharr White takes us into the lives of Ulysses and Emma, two broken souls seeking redemption. Set in a Colorado trailer, their reunion uncovers secrets, reopens wounds, and reminds us of the power of forgiveness and love. With masterful storytelling, White explores the depths of the human spirit, offering an intimate and poignant tale of healing and hope.

July 11th - 28th, 2024

By Philip Grecian, from the book by Margery Williams
Directed by Amy Rene Byrne

Featuring the talents of young artists from the Susquehanna Valley! Margery Williams' beloved children's book comes to life in this enchanting tale for young and old alike. Through the eyes of a young child, the Velveteen Rabbit discovers the true meaning of being loved and cherished.

The story follows a stuffed rabbit's journey to become real. With whimsical characters, imaginative storytelling, and a sprinkle of wonder, this timeless play reminds us all that real beauty lies within the depths of our hearts.

September 7th - October 1st, 2023

Production Closed Oct 1, 2023

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Tara Bradway

BTE ventures from our home on Center Street to bring this laugh-out-loud comedy to a park, school, or Theatre near you! A rollicking plot of overlapping love triangles, mistaken identities, and musical merry pranksters are all brought to you in Shakespeare's rich language. Don't miss this classic favorite told for today's audiences!

Viola, shipwrecked in Illyria, disguises herself as a man (Cesario) and serves Duke Orsino. Orsino sends Cesario to woo Countess Olivia, who falls for Cesario. Meanwhile, Viola's twin brother Sebastian, who is not dead, arrives. Mistaken identities and romantic confusion lead to comedic chaos.

November 24th - December 28th, 2023

Production Closed Dec 28, 2023

Adapted by Philip Grecian*
Directed by Elizabeth Dowd

Enter the enchanting world of Hohman, Indiana, in 1938 as humorist Jean Shepherd takes you on a hilarious and nostalgic ride. Follow 9-year-old Ralphie Parker's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun, complete with a temperamental furnace, a menacing school bully, a tongue stuck on a lamppost, and the unforgettable leg lamp. Shepherd's memoir turned beloved film captures the essence of childhood wonder and whimsy, leaving you with a heartwarming smile and cherished memories.

* Adapted by Philip Grecian; Based upon the motion picture A Christmas Story, copyright 1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, Bob Clark, and In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd.

January 18th - February 4th, 2024

By Martyna Majok
Directed by Dante Green

Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok delivers a powerful tale of two young DREAMers fighting for their place in the only home they've ever known. The cast features the fresh faces of BTE's newest talents, Kimie Muroya, and our Theatremaker Apprentices. Bloomsburg native and BTE Emerging Artist Initiative Fellow, Dante Green, returns to direct this beautiful and heartbreaking play.

With poignant and timely storytelling, Majok's play explores the profound sacrifices and unwavering friendship between these characters, highlighting the stakes they face when risking everything for each other. What love is, and can ever mean, is lost in the muddle between the heart and the law. Presented in collaboration with Conversations for the Common Good.