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
A Queen & her Fool in a deadly dance: the commedia dell’arte of L’Imbecile. Moe sadly didn’t make it to the end of show thanks to Kathrynne Wolf’s Fool 'help'. We’re 1/2 through Dec, but not yet 1/2 to our goal.
Please consider making a donation today!
#SaveMoe #StageCombat #ChicagoStorefront
Please consider making a donation today!
#SaveMoe #StageCombat #ChicagoStorefront
December 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A Queen & her Fool in a deadly dance: the commedia dell’arte of L’Imbecile. Moe sadly didn’t make it to the end of show thanks to Kathrynne Wolf’s Fool 'help'. We’re 1/2 through Dec, but not yet 1/2 to our goal.
Please consider making a donation today!
#SaveMoe #StageCombat #ChicagoStorefront
Please consider making a donation today!
#SaveMoe #StageCombat #ChicagoStorefront
Happy (belated) Opening to our friends at Strawdog Theatre and their 9th year of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins! This family friendly Hanukkah show runs on Saturdays and Sundays throughout all of December. Ensemble Member Jillian Leff plays Leor in this year's production!
December 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Happy (belated) Opening to our friends at Strawdog Theatre and their 9th year of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins! This family friendly Hanukkah show runs on Saturdays and Sundays throughout all of December. Ensemble Member Jillian Leff plays Leor in this year's production!
Join us in the wayback machine to the Ides of March! Julius Caesar was one of BWBTC’s biennial Shakespeare production, with Moe as the ill-fated title role.
Want to see more historical ⚔ with a twist? Make a donation today! Link in bio.
#SaveMoe #BWBTC #BabesWithBladesTheatreCompany #StageCombat
Want to see more historical ⚔ with a twist? Make a donation today! Link in bio.
#SaveMoe #BWBTC #BabesWithBladesTheatreCompany #StageCombat
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Join us in the wayback machine to the Ides of March! Julius Caesar was one of BWBTC’s biennial Shakespeare production, with Moe as the ill-fated title role.
Want to see more historical ⚔ with a twist? Make a donation today! Link in bio.
#SaveMoe #BWBTC #BabesWithBladesTheatreCompany #StageCombat
Want to see more historical ⚔ with a twist? Make a donation today! Link in bio.
#SaveMoe #BWBTC #BabesWithBladesTheatreCompany #StageCombat
Happy Giving Tuesday BWBTC
Community!⚔
It’s the start of our Annual Appeal, and this year we
wanted to do something different....
#BWBTC #BabesWithBladesTheatreCompany
#GivingTuesday #BabesWithBlades #StageCombat
#ChicagoStorefront
Community!⚔
It’s the start of our Annual Appeal, and this year we
wanted to do something different....
#BWBTC #BabesWithBladesTheatreCompany
#GivingTuesday #BabesWithBlades #StageCombat
#ChicagoStorefront
![It’s the start of our Annual Appeal, and this year we
wanted to do something different. Pictured here is
Maureen (Moe) Yasko, a long-time BWBTC member.
We’ve recently realized that in almost every show that
Moe has been featured in, her characters
don’t…well…make it to the end of the play.
Now Moe is an appreciated artistic affiliate, and we
don’t actually want her character to [skull emoji] in every show.
So this year, we’re asking you to donate to keep Moe
fighting! (And help BWBTC.)
Our goal is $5,000. Will you consider a gift to Babes
with Blades Theatre Company?
Please click the link in the bio to donate.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:na3ggxthmbbycwwqoycolvx3/bafkreihzpg27b7ui7rbrl52z4zhaak6ftx4cybj554tkohd5xv2pbayoju@jpeg)
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Giving Tuesday BWBTC
Community!⚔
It’s the start of our Annual Appeal, and this year we
wanted to do something different....
#BWBTC #BabesWithBladesTheatreCompany
#GivingTuesday #BabesWithBlades #StageCombat
#ChicagoStorefront
Community!⚔
It’s the start of our Annual Appeal, and this year we
wanted to do something different....
#BWBTC #BabesWithBladesTheatreCompany
#GivingTuesday #BabesWithBlades #StageCombat
#ChicagoStorefront
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.....
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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.