Get your seats now for our second weekend of The Mark, including this Sunday's Sensory Friendly/Masked Audience performance. 🎟️🎟️🎟️Link to tickets in our bio!🎟️🎟️🎟️ 📸Photo by Joe Mazza/Brave Lux Inc.

There are many ways to enjoy the BWBTC experience. Our variety of accessible options start this weekend. 🎟️🎟️🎟️Links to tickets in our bio and more information on these performances on our website.🎟️🎟️🎟️ 📸Photo by Brave Lux/Joe Mazza

The Mark is open and critics are thrilled by this "tense" and "energetic" world premiere. If you were not able to join our ranks last weekend, don't worry. We run through Nov. 22nd. 🎟️🎟️Tickets in our bio! 🎟️🎟️ 📸by Joe Mazza/Brave Lux Inc #NewWork #NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #theater

Happy opening to the entire team of THE MARK. This world premiere runs through November 22nd. See you at The Edge Theater. 📸 by Joe Mazza/Brave Lux Inc. #TheMark #BWBTC #WorldPremiere #ChicagoTheatre #StageCombat

Meet the team for The Mark before opening night on Saturday!

MEET THE TEAM OF THE MARK 🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪 Whit Baxter Bates (He/They; Jack) is a nonbinary creator with a passion for physical storytelling and acting on camera.....

The Mark A World Premiere by BWBTC Ensemble Member Jillian Leff (she/her) Directed by Richard Costes (he/him) October 11 - November 22, 2025 The Edge Theater (5451 N. Broadway) Tickets on Sale Now. Link in bio.

Join us in wishing ensemble member Morgan Manasa a very Happy Birthday. Please consider continuing the celebration by making a donation in the birthday person’s honor. Donation link in our bio!

We just want to thank everybody who attended our 2025 Fighting Words Festival. We would also like to thank all the talented artists who made the fest possible, especially our playwrights who trusted us with their scripts. Keep an eye on this space for info on our upcoming production: The Mark.

Join us in wishing ensemble member Izis Mollinedo a very Happy Birthday! Photo by Cotton Hensley.

Enjoy this sneak peak of the fight in our staged reading of Calvaria. You have one more chance to catch this reading with a fully choregraphed fight, as well as "yo ho." & "Two Out of Three Falls" this weekend at The Fighting Words Festival. Ticket link in bio.

There’s just one weekend left for our 2025 Fighting Words Festival @ Bramble Arts. Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. is your last chance to catch yo ho. By SMJ (they/them) Directed by BWBTC Artistic Associate Maureen Yasko (she/her) Fight Direction by Carly Belle Cason (she/they)

Join us in wishing artistic associate Maureen Yasko a very Happy Birthday (one day late). Please consider continuing the celebration by making a donation in the birthday person’s honor. Donation link in our bio! Photo by brave lux/Joe Mazza

There’s just one weekend left for our 2025 Fighting Words Festival @ Bramble Arts Loft. Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. is your last chance to catch CALVARIA: A PLAY FOR FERAL GIRLS (Winner of the 2025 - 2026 Margaret W. Martin Award/Joining Sword and Pen International Playwriting Competition)

You have just ONE MORE WEEKEND to catch the 2025 Fighting Words Festival. This Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. is your last chance to catch Two Out of Three Falls by Bill Daniel. Tickets start at just $5. Don't miss it! Ticket link in bio.

Check out our Artistic Director Hayley Rice discussing our 2025 Fighting Words Festival with Scott Duff and Ellen Miller on OUT CHICAGO. You have just ONE MORE WEEKEND to catch all the exciting new scripts in this year's festival. Tickets start at just $5. Don't miss it! Link in bio.

The Fighting Words Festival is underway with "Calvaria". There are still tickets available for this evenings reading of "yo ho" and tomorrow afternoon's performance of "Two Out of Three Falls". Come enjoy these thrilling new scripts, and provide feedback to our playwright. Ticket link in bio.

Our 2025 Fighting Words Festival starts in TWO DAYS and are thrilled to introduce you to our cast of “Two Out of Three Falls” by Bill Daniel. #NewWorks #ChicagoPlays #ChicagoTheatre #NewPlays #NewTheatre #StageCombat

We are so excited that our 2025 Fighting Words Festival starts this weekend and are thrilled to introduce you to our cast of “yo ho.” by SMJ. #NewWorks #ChicagoPlays #ChicagoTheatre #NewPlays #NewTheatre #StageCombat

We are so excited that our 2025 Fighting Words Festival starts this weekend and are thrilled to introduce you to our cast of Calvaria by Maggie Smith. #NewWorks #ChicagoPlays #ChicagoTheatre #NewPlays #NewTheatre #StageCombat

We are so excited that our 2025 Fighting Words Festival is a week away, and we would love to introduce you to our stellar Fight Choreographers. Finally, for Calvaria, we have Jessica Pennachio. #NewWorks #ChicagoPlays #ChicagoTheatre #NewPlays #NewTheatre #StageCombat

Tune into WCPT 820 or @heartlandsignal.bsky.social tomorrow at 12:20 PM to catch our Artistic Director, Hayley Rice, on OUT CHICAGO with SCOTT DUFF. She'll be discussing our upcoming Fighting Words Festival and all things Babes With Blades. Don't miss it!

We are so excited that our 2025 Fighting Words Festival is a week away, and we would love to introduce you to our stellar Fight Choreographers. Next is Carly Belle Cason for "yo ho." #NewWorks #ChicagoPlays #ChicagoTheatre #NewPlays #NewTheatre #StageCombat

We are so excited that our 2025 Fighting Words Festival is a little over a week away, and we would love to introduce you to our stellar Fight Choreographers. First off, is Axel Rico for Two Out of Three Falls. #NewWorks #ChicagoPlays #ChicagoTheatre #NewPlays #NewTheatre #StageCombat

We are so excited that our 2025 Fighting Words Festival is less than TWO WEEKS AWAY, and we would love to introduce you to our amazing directors. Next is Ashley Yates, director of “Two Out of Three Falls” #NewWorks #ChicagoPlays #ChicagoTheatre #NewPlays #NewTheatre #StageCombat

We are so excited that our 2025 Fighting Words Festival is less than TWO WEEKS AWAY, and we would love to introduce you to our amazing directors. Next we have Maureen Yasko directing "yo ho."

We are excited that our 2025 Fighting Words Festival is less than 2 WEEKS AWAY. We would love to introduce you to our amazing directors. Two weekends of exciting new scripts like CALVARIA with fully choregraphed fights, all at Bramble Arts Loft SEPTEMBER 6 - 14. Tickets on sale now. Link in bio.

We are so excited that our 2025 Fighting Words Festival is just TWO WEEKS AWAY. We would love to introduce you to our talented playwrights. First is Maggie Smith of CALVARIA.

Rehearsals have officially begun for Babes With Blades Theatre Company's upcoming world premiere of THE MARK by our very own Jillian Leff. You won’t want to miss this thrilling, thought-provoking production. Tickets are on sale now! October 11 – November 22, 2025. ⚔Ticket link in bio. ⚔

Happy Opening to Abyssal Zone's Collective's new play - HOLY HOLY HOLY! Company member @jilleleff.bsky.social is the show's Fight Choreographer and assisted on the blood design. The show runs until August 10th at The Hearth (Red Theater's rehearsal space). More info at: abyssalzonecollective.com

Morgan Manasa is not only a freelance theatermaker, but artist, graphic designer & illustrator. Her online shop is currently open. She's selling art prints, stickers, crochet items & more until 07/26 when the shop closes. Most of it is on sale, so check out her shop. TheFiberBetweenUs.BigCartel.Com

Tonight's the night! We look forward to seeing all your faces tonight at My Buddy's! Doors at 6:30, show starts at 7. Reserve your seats now at the link in our bio. #fundraiser #chicagotheatre #bwbtc #BabesWithBlades #cabaret #livesinging #benefit #musicalfundraiser #livemusic

CabaBabes! is just one day away! Proceeds will be split between our friends at YEPP & BWBTC! My Buddy's doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm. Make sure to reserve your seats today before we sell out. Link in bio. #fundraiser #chicagotheatre #bwbtc #BabesWithBlades #cabaret #benefit #theatersky

Wishing a very happy birthday to our amazing managing director, Kelsey Kovacevich! We are overjoyed that she is performing this Tuesday at our CabaBabes fundraiser at My Buddy's. Show is at 7pm. Help this lady celebrate her birthday by reserving your seats now. Link in bio.

CabaBabes is only 5 days away. Make sure to secure your seat ASAP! Link in bio.

We are THRILLED to announce our cast for our fall production of The Mark by Jillian Leff. This world premiere, directed by Richard Costes, will run October 11 - November 23 at The Edge Theater. Tickets go on sale August 1st!

Our musical benefit night is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Did you go to the link on our bio to reserve your seats yet? 😉 Proceeds will be split between our friends at YEPP (Youth Empowerment Performance Project) and BWBTC! Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm. See you at My Buddy's!

We're getting ready for our 2025 Fighting Words Festival and are thrilled to introduce you to our directors and playwrights. Two weekends of exciting new scripts will fully choregraphed fights, all at Bramble Arts Loft SEPTEMBER 6 - 14. Tickets on sale August 1st!

On Tuesday July 22nd we will be hosting CabaBABES, a cabaret benefit, featuring some of your favorite ensemble members as well as a few friends. Proceeds will be split with our friends at YEPP (Youth Empowerment Performance Project). Reserve your seat now. Link in bio!

The Babes have been busy preparing for all our exciting fall offerings. So busy, that we missed some important events!

Join us in wishing artistic associate LAUREN PAIGE, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Please consider continuing the celebration by making a donation in the birthday person’s honor. Donation link in our bio! Photo by Brave Lux Inc.

⚔️Come join us today for an Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Jeni’s in Andersonville! ⚔️ Our fabulous friends will be donating 25% of all sales from 3:00-6:00p! We hope to see you there!

Join us in wishing our Artistic Director, Hayley Rice, a HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY! Please consider continuing the celebration by making a donation in her honor. Or continue the celebration all year long by becoming a monthly donor. Donation link in our bio! 📷by Brave Lux/Joe Mazza

Happy Closing weekend to Stage Left Theatre's production of THE DISTRIKT OF LAKE MICHIGUN, feat. BWBTC's Jen Mohr (Ma) and Jillian Leff (Chorus). ⚔️ Only 3 more chances to catch this show @ Water Tower Pl inside what used to be an American Eagle (not a joke). More info at www.stagelefttheatre.com

⚔️You’re Invited! ⚔️ May 14th from 3:00-6:00 pm at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream in Andersonville. 25% of all sales will be donated to BWBTC!

We were thrilled to hear Calvaria out loud last Sunday at an invited reading at Chicago's own Goblin Market. Thank you to everyone who was able to participate and continue to help this script grow.

⚔️Join us in wishing company member & web mistress Megan Schemmel a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!⚔️ Please consider continuing the celebration by making a donation in the honor of Megan's birthday. Donation link in our bio! 📷 by @brave.lux

Join us in wishing ensemble member, Alison Dornheggen, a HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY!!! Please consider continuing the celebration by making a donation in her honor! Donation link in our bio!

Happy Opening to Stage Left Theatre's production of THE DISTRIKT OF LAKE MICHIGUN, which features BWBTC Company Members Jen Mohr (Ma) and Jillian Leff (Chorus). The show runs until 4/27 on the 6th Floor of Water Tower Place on Michigan Ave.* More info at www.stagelefttheatre.com

Join us in wishing Artistic Affiliate Kristen Alesia a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!🎉 Please consider continuing the celebration by making a donation to BWBTC in her honor! Donation link in our bio.