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(ORADELL, NJ) -- Bergen County Players (BCP) is turning up the heat for the opening of Bekah Brunstetter’s hit dramedy, The Cake, with a special community-focused promotion: "A Slice of Community: Opening Weekend Reception." To celebrate the "faith, family, and frosting" at the heart of the play, BCP has partnered with local favorite The Modern Cakery to host a complimentary pre-curtain reception in the lounge of the Little Firehouse Theatre during opening weekend, March 14-15, 2026.
Theatergoers will be treated to baked goods from The Modern Cakery, paired with hot coffee and classic Southern-style sweet tea. The reception offers a literal taste of the world inhabited by the play’s protagonist, Della, a North Carolina baker whose life is upended when her deeply held beliefs are challenged by a surprise wedding cake request.
"We wanted to bring the flavors of the show directly to our audience," said Alyson Cohn, President at Bergen County Players. "Partnering with our neighbors at The Modern Cakery allows us to celebrate Oradell’s local talent while setting the stage for this touching and topical story."
Written by Bekah Brunstetter (writer/producer of NBC’s This Is Us), The Cake is a deliciously funny and moving exploration of human connection. When Della is asked to bake a cake for her best friend’s daughter, she must navigate a crisis of conscience that tests the limits of her faith and her heart.
"A Slice of Community" Free Pre-Show Reception takes place in The Little Firehouse Theatre lounge (298 Kinderkamack Road) in Oradell, New Jersey on Saturday, March 14 (Reception at 7:15pm | Curtain at 8:00pm) and Sunday, March 15 (Reception at 1:15pm | Curtain at 2:00pm). Tickets are available for purchase online or by calling the box office.
Located at 385 Kinderkamack Rd in Oradell, The Modern Cakery is a premier local bakery specializing in handcrafted treats and artisanal sweets.
Bergen County Players, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting quality theatrical productions to the community. Founded in 1932, BCP is one of America’s longest-running little theater companies.
