The other day I found myself in the audience at BTE (Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble) for the opening of Season 49’s opening play – Cry It Out by playwright Molly Smith Metzler. I’ll admit I was a little hesitant going in—not because of any doubts about the ensemble – simply because the subject didn’t immediately speak to…

It is almost impossible to fathom that it is already September — and that Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, that steadfast community pillar, is about to enter its 49th season. This Thursday, their opening play, Cry It Out, takes center stage at the legendary Alvina Krause Theatre, in the heart of Bloomsburg: in the heart of the only…

We’re officially less than five days away from the much-anticipated premiere of Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s summer production: Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!“ Spanning a just over two weeks, with multiple performances throughout the week — one can’t think of a better way to spend a warm summer afternoon or evening out on the town with…

Are you looking to beat the winter blues? Slip into the twisted, brilliant mind of British playwright Philip Ridley with Radiant Vermin—a devilishly delicious dark comedy -opening January 29 at Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. (Runs through February 8—grab tickets at bte.org before they’re gone!) Ever daydream about a massive financial windfall landing in your lap? Or how far you’d…

What do you get when you combine the absolutely brilliant dark humor of the musical Little Shop of Horrors with just about any home-renovation show? Funny you should ask… You get the theatrical genius that is Radiant Vermin—a wickedly sharp, dark comedy by Philip Ridley that’s equal parts addictive satire and morality- questioning. A play that, once announced as…

The magic of the holidays has arrived in the most spectacular way imaginable – and it’s staying put through December 27th right here in the heart of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Just over a week ago, I—along with a theatre full of delighted community members—was whisked straight into the middle of a beloved Christmas classic: A Charlie Brown…

Today’s the day! The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble proudly opens its heartwarming holiday tradition: A Charlie Brown Christmas. By the time you’re reading this, our incredible cast and crew will already be taking the stage for their first performance of this beloved holiday classic. I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that this play is finally…

For the first time in ages, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is shelving its usual holiday suspects (A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol) and dusting off a different beloved classic instead. And yours truly couldn’t be more thrilled. Debuting on TV in 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas has spent six decades helping families crown the tree, mantle, or whatever passes…