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.
Poster Design by Samantha Cubberley
Photography by Oren B. Helbok
Video by Steve Gibson
Performances, Special Events, Diaper Drive, and Tour Stops
Home Performances (Sept. 10 - 20):
Thursdays: 7:30 PM
Fridays: 7:30 PM
Saturdays: 2:00 and 7:30 PM
Sundays: 2:00 PM
Preview Performance:
Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 PM
Tour Stops and Dates (Sept. 26 - Oct. 3):
Milton, PA
Saturday, Sept. 26th
Art Academy of Milton, 38 S. Front St.
2:00 and 7:00 PM
Williamsport, PA
Saturday, Sept. 27th
Alabaster Coffee, 400 Pine St.
2:30 PM
Community Partner: Nurse-Family Partnership
Sunbury, PA
Friday, Oct. 2nd
Albright Center for the Arts, 450 Chestnut St.
6:00 PM
Saturday, Oct. 3rd
Albright Center for the Arts, 450 Chestnut St.
6:00 PM
All advanced tickets sold through BTE
Friday, Sept. 11
New Moms Night
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.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Girlfriend’s Night
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.
Sunday, Sept. 13:
Baby Sensory-Friendly Performance
A relaxed, lower-volume, lights-adjusted performance where babies are welcome to be babies - no shushing required!
Saturday, Sept. 19th:
Parents’ Night
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.
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:
2:00 PM: Bloomsburg Area YMCA Community Resource Hub
7:30 PM: 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
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
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:
Thursday, Sept. 10
Saturday, Sept. 12
Thursday, Sept. 17
Friday, Sept. 18
Saturday, Sept. 20
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.
