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BWBTC uses stage combat to tell stories that elevate the voices of underrepresented communities and dismantle the patriarchy, through performance, script development, training and outreach.

05/28/2026

Meet the cast of Yo Ho.!!!!
Previews start July 25th at The Edge Off Broadway ⚔️🖤⚔️

Our incredible cast, in alphabetical order, features Stef Brundage (Calico Jack); Sierra Buffum (Mary Read); William Delforge (Chad/James); Schnaude Dorizan (Vanessa U/S); Stephanie Fongheiser (Anne Bonny U/S); Cris King (Calico Jack U/S); Rachel Sleek Bañuelos (Anne Bonny); Makenna Van Raalte (Mary Read U/S); Jacob Watson (Chad/James U/S) and Brittani Yawn (Vanessa).

05/15/2026

This workshop is a part of our mission to create inclusive theater. We encourage people of all genders, abilities, race, and bodies to sign up and learn some basics of stage combat. So you too can create theater that leaves a mark! ⚔️🖤⚔️

Check out the link in our bio!!

05/03/2026

As part of our mission to keep theater and theater training accessible BWBTC is hosting a FREE intro to stage combat workshop! With the brilliant Jen Pan instructing the class. Please join us May 17th and 1 pm at the EKF Martial Arts Studio. Spaces are limited so please sign up if you are interested.

Sign up link in our bio. (Coming soon!) ⚔️🖤⚔️

04/22/2026

Join us this Thursday at the for their Spring Salon series, featuring our very own Artistic Director, Hayley Rice. Learn about BWBTC’s history, and get some news about our upcoming 2026 season. This is FREE and open to the public! ⚔️

04/21/2026

Reminder!!!! Our JS&P writing competition closes May 1st! Please check out our website for information on how to submit! ⚔️

03/29/2026

Bingo today!!! Come party with us 6 pm!

03/26/2026

Official Statement regarding The Jeff Awards

03/25/2026

This coming Sunday March 29th Babes With Blades Theatre Company is hosting a HamBingo Fundraiser at Hamburger Mary’s! We’re so happy this Chicago power house is now in Edgewater, and even happier to be partnering with them on this event. We’ve got prizes to give out, jello shots to sell, and a good time to have! We hope to see you there!

03/17/2026

In conjunction with our Joining Sword and Pen competition, we are thrilled to once again offer this unique online workshop.

Join writers and designers from Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s ensemble to learn how to best write violence and intimacy for the stage. Lead by playwright Jillian Leff and Violence & Intimacy designer Maureen Yasko, this 1 night workshop will provide tips on how to create compelling action for the stage that is satisfying to the artists performing your play, as well as the audience watching it.

This FREE workshop is one night only.

Reserve your slot now link in our bio!

03/10/2026

In conjunction with our Joining Sword and Pen competition, we are thrilled to once again offer this unique online workshop.

Join writers and designers from Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s ensemble to learn how to best write violence and intimacy for the stage. Lead by playwrights Jillian Leff and Jennifer L. Mickelson, and Violence & Intimacy designer Maureen Yasko, this 1 night workshop will provide tips on how to create compelling action for the stage that is satisfying to the artists performing your play, as well as the audience watching it.

This FREE workshop is one night only.

Reserve your slot now link in our bio!

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Chicago, IL

Telephone

+17732178406

Website

http://www.BabesWithBlades.org/

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