Babes With Blades Theatre Company
@babeswithblades.bsky.social
Babes With Blades Theatre Company uses stage combat to tell stories that elevate the voices of underrepresented communities and dismantle the patriarchy. Based in Chicago, IL https://linktr.ee/BWBTC
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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.
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.
He's back to kill it again tonight!
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy #Wonderstudy #NewWork
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy #Wonderstudy #NewWork
We are so thrilled that tonight, the role of Jack usually played by Whit Baxter Bates (he/they) will be played by Marck Kiselevach (he/him).
$10 tickets still available with code "ThursdayMark". See you tonight at The Edge Theater.
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy
$10 tickets still available with code "ThursdayMark". See you tonight at The Edge Theater.
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
He's back to kill it again tonight!
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy #Wonderstudy #NewWork
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy #Wonderstudy #NewWork
We are so thrilled that tonight, the role of Jack usually played by Whit Baxter Bates (he/they) will be played by Marck Kiselevach (he/him).
$10 tickets still available with code "ThursdayMark". See you tonight at The Edge Theater.
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy
$10 tickets still available with code "ThursdayMark". See you tonight at The Edge Theater.
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy
November 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We are so thrilled that tonight, the role of Jack usually played by Whit Baxter Bates (he/they) will be played by Marck Kiselevach (he/him).
$10 tickets still available with code "ThursdayMark". See you tonight at The Edge Theater.
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy
$10 tickets still available with code "ThursdayMark". See you tonight at The Edge Theater.
#NewPlays #StageCombat #BWBTC #TheMark #understudy
Our friends at Season of Concern are having a fundraiser this Saturday, November 8th from 4-8pm.
25% of event sales are donated. 5224 N Broadway location only, so pick up some food before heading over to see The Mark.
Order online for pickup using code vt7hv9p or show this ad at check out.
25% of event sales are donated. 5224 N Broadway location only, so pick up some food before heading over to see The Mark.
Order online for pickup using code vt7hv9p or show this ad at check out.
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Our friends at Season of Concern are having a fundraiser this Saturday, November 8th from 4-8pm.
25% of event sales are donated. 5224 N Broadway location only, so pick up some food before heading over to see The Mark.
Order online for pickup using code vt7hv9p or show this ad at check out.
25% of event sales are donated. 5224 N Broadway location only, so pick up some food before heading over to see The Mark.
Order online for pickup using code vt7hv9p or show this ad at check out.
Understudy spotlight this afternoon! Don’t miss Marck going on for a member of our multi-faceted ensemble!
Also, it is day two of our open caption performances, and our last mandatory masking performance for our audience.
🎟️🎟️🎟️link to tickets in our bio!
Also, it is day two of our open caption performances, and our last mandatory masking performance for our audience.
🎟️🎟️🎟️link to tickets in our bio!
November 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Understudy spotlight this afternoon! Don’t miss Marck going on for a member of our multi-faceted ensemble!
Also, it is day two of our open caption performances, and our last mandatory masking performance for our audience.
🎟️🎟️🎟️link to tickets in our bio!
Also, it is day two of our open caption performances, and our last mandatory masking performance for our audience.
🎟️🎟️🎟️link to tickets in our bio!
This weekend's accessible performances!
🎟️🎟️🎟️Link to tickets in our bio!
📸Photo by @brave.lux
🎟️🎟️🎟️Link to tickets in our bio!
📸Photo by @brave.lux
November 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This weekend's accessible performances!
🎟️🎟️🎟️Link to tickets in our bio!
📸Photo by @brave.lux
🎟️🎟️🎟️Link to tickets in our bio!
📸Photo by @brave.lux
The Mark is READER RECOMMENDED!
$10 tickets every Thursday night with code "ThursdayMark"
Don't miss it!
$10 tickets every Thursday night with code "ThursdayMark"
Don't miss it!
Rage and rebellion - Chicago Reader
Jillian Leff's The Mark at Babes With Blades tackles the complications of resistance against a rigged game.
chicagoreader.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Mark is READER RECOMMENDED!
$10 tickets every Thursday night with code "ThursdayMark"
Don't miss it!
$10 tickets every Thursday night with code "ThursdayMark"
Don't miss it!
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.
🎟️🎟️🎟️Link to tickets in our bio!🎟️🎟️🎟️
📸Photo by Joe Mazza/Brave Lux Inc.
October 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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.
🎟️🎟️🎟️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
🎟️🎟️🎟️Links to tickets in our bio and more information on these performances on our website.🎟️🎟️🎟️
📸Photo by Brave Lux/Joe Mazza
October 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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
🎟️🎟️🎟️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
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
October 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
This world premiere runs through November 22nd.
See you at The Edge Theater.
📸 by Joe Mazza/Brave Lux Inc.
#TheMark #BWBTC #WorldPremiere #ChicagoTheatre #StageCombat
October 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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
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!
October 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Meet the team for The Mark before opening night on Saturday!
MEET THE TEAM OF THE MARK
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Whit Baxter Bates (He/They; Jack) is a nonbinary creator with a passion for physical storytelling and acting on camera.....
🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪
Whit Baxter Bates (He/They; Jack) is a nonbinary creator with a passion for physical storytelling and acting on camera.....
September 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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.....
🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪
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.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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.
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!
Please consider continuing the celebration by making a donation in the birthday person’s honor. Donation link in our bio!
September 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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!
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.
Keep an eye on this space for info on our upcoming production: The Mark.
September 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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.
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.
Photo by Cotton Hensley.
September 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Join us in wishing ensemble member Izis Mollinedo a very Happy Birthday!
Photo by Cotton Hensley.
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.
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.
September 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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.
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)
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)
September 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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)
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
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
September 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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
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)
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)
September 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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)
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)