Motherhood Out Loud
A staged reading to benefit The Mommy shoppe

written by Leslie Ayvazian, Brooke Berman, David Cale, Jessica Goldberg,Beth Henley, Lameece Issaq, Claire LaZebnik, Lisa Loomer, Michele Lowe,Marco Pennette, Theresa Rebeck, Luanne Rice, Anne Weisman and Cheryl L. West

Directed by Jackie Gianico

May 20th & 21st at 7:00pm
at The Gamble Mill - Speakeasy
160 Dunlop St, Bellefonte, PA 16823

Sock & Buskin Theatre Company and the Gamble Mill are partnering together for their fourth annual charity performance to bring you an exclusive staged reading of Motherhood Out Loud in the comfort of the Speakeasy! This piece, written by a collection of celebrated American writers, results in a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical play. Utterly unpredictable, Motherhood Out Loud shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.

MUST BE 18+

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Mommy Shoppe, a small nonprofit store that helps local families out by offering free children's clothing, and many other items at yard sale prices. This small store has been in our community since 2011.

Please Note:

  • Guests must be 18+ for this show.

  • This show contains strong language and adult themes, including topics that may be sensitive for some audiences.

  • Seating is general admission only.

  • Doors open 6:45pm.
  • Drinks may be purchased from The Republic before and during the show.

Tickets: $25 + tax

Tickets for this production will be handled by The Gamble Mill.

Poster designed by Caitlin Meleski

The Rats
A 30-minute thriller by Agatha Christie

Directed by Stefanie Austin

June 14th at 3:00pm & 5:30pm
at 3 Dots Downtown
137 E Beaver Ave, State College

In this 30-minute thriller from the queen of crime, two adulterous lovers are called to a friend's flat for evening drinks only to find no one home. What first appears to be a simple mix up of dates turns to something far more sinister.

This production is part of the Central PA Theatre & Dance Fest.

Tickets: $15

Price includes light desserts and beverages. General Admission.

Our 2026 season is funded in part by a grant from