Poster Design by Samantha Cubberley
Photography by Oren B. Helbok
Video by Steve Gibson
September 10th-20th
Touring: September 24th-October 3rd
Three new mothers, three different backgrounds, one shared struggle. In this comedy two new mothers explore the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work, and the effects class has on parenthood in America.
This show includes adult language.
SHOW DATES AND TIMES
Home Performances (Sept. 10 - 20):
Thursdays: 7:30pm
Fridays: 7:30pm
Saturdays: 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Sundays: 2:00pm
Preview Performance:
Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:30pm
Tour Stops and Dates (Sept. 26 - Oct. 3):
Art Academy of Milton
38 S. Front St., Milton, PA
Saturday, Sept. 26
2:00pm Coffee Date Performance
7:00pm Cocktail Performance
Alabaster Coffee Roaster & Tea Company
400 Pine St., Williamsport, PA
Sunday, Sept. 27
2:00pm Coffee and Tea Service
2:30pm Showtime
Community Partner: Nurse-Family Partnership
Albright Center for the Arts
450 Chestnut St., Sunbury, PA
Downstairs Space
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3
6:00pm
All advanced tickets are on sale through BTE and available on our Sliding Scale. Tickets at the door are $36.
AFFINITY PERFORMANCES
New Moms Night
Friday, Sept. 11
A night out, made for new moms. Come as you are— spit up and all. You'll be in a room full of people who get it and hear familiar stories during our post-show panel, Realities of Postpartum & Management Discussion.
Girlfriend’s Night
Saturday, Sept. 12
Grab your people. This one's for the friend groups, the ones who've seen each other through everything. Come laugh, wince, and maybe tear up together. Come early to explore fine artisanal jewelry by LZG Beaded Designs and stay after the show for a Talkback with the cast.
Baby Sensory-Friendly Performance
Sunday, Sept. 13
A relaxed, lower-volume, lights-adjusted performance where babies are welcome to be babies - no shushing required!
Parents’ Night
Saturday, Sept. 19th
Yes, really. We'll have babysitting covered so you and your partner (or a friend) can actually sit through a whole show and a post-show Parenthood & Self panel without a diaper bag on your lap. Babysitting services provided by the Bloomsburg YMCA at the First Presbyterian Church. Click here to register for childcare!
RESOURCE TABLES
Before and after each performance, we a different community organization will run a resource table in our lobby to connect mothers and families with the resources they need.
Thursday, Sept. 10
NAMI SVPA
Friday, Sept. 11
CMSU Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
Saturday, Sept. 12
2:00pm: Bloomsburg Area YMCA Community Resource Hub
7:30pm: Susquehanna Kids and Danville Area Community Center
Sunday, Sept. 13
Geisinger Clinic Nurse-Family Partnership
Thursday, Sept. 17
The Women's Center, Inc. of Columbia and Montour Counties Medical Advocacy Program
Friday, Sept. 18
Columbia County Family Center
Saturday, Sept. 19
The Women's Center, Inc. of Columbia and Montour Counties Medical Advocacy Program
Saturday, Sept. 20
Bloomsburg Area YMCA Community Resource Hub
DIAPER DRIVE
We're partnering with the Bloomsburg YMCA Community Resource Hub to collect donations of care items for new mothers and babies. Drop your donation off at BTE during one of our performances, starting on Thursday, Sept. 10th through Sunday, Sept. 20th!
Suggested Donation Items:
Diapers
Disposable Postpartum Underwear
Nursing Bras
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pads
Hemorrhoidal Pads
Nipple Cream
Stool Softener
Upside Down Peri Bottle
Perineal Spray
Sitz Bath
Advil
Abdominal Support Binder
Maxi Pads for Heavy Flow
Nursing Pads
Nursing Pillow
Breast Pump
Milk Storage Bags
Diaper Rash Cream
Wipes and Changing Mats
Bottles
Formula
Restaurant, DoorDash, or GrubHub Gift Cards
PANELS AND TALKBACKS
Stay when the show ends for a chance to talk with the cast or listen to one of our special panels!
Friday, Sept. 11
Realities of Postpartum & Management
Saturday, Sept. 19
Parenthood & Self
Cast Talkbacks after all other performances
NEW PARENTS & FAMILIES MIXER
Sunday, August 30
Bloomsburg Town Park
Pavilion 5
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Sunday in the park with BTE! Cry It Out takes place in a backyard setting, so we invite you to celebrate community and make deeper connections at the park with free food and Rita’s provided. Food sponsored by Tiffany’s Downtown and activities for the entire family provided by Sweet Mobile Play.