Tumor Baby by Kat Aldrich at SteelStacks on April 12
Yes, she thought it was gas
In this episode of Lehigh Valley with Love, we sit down with comedian, writer, and performer Kathleen Aldrich, whose brand-new one-woman show Tumor Baby is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and wildly relatable.
https://lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com/podcast/tumorbabykataldrich
This isn’t your average comedy show—Tumor Baby was born from a real-life medical emergency that turned out to be a 10-pound tumor (seriously). What began as a strange pressure in her side and a reluctant trip to the ER became a life-changing moment—and, eventually, the foundation for an unforgettable night of storytelling and laughter.
🎤 From Improv Roots to the Spotlight
Kathleen’s comedy journey started over a decade ago through improv classes at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem. What followed was a creative explosion—from sketch writing with Pigeon City, to sharing painfully funny diary entries in Dear Diary, to performing in Improvised Stand Up. Through it all, she’s carved out a voice that’s deeply personal and unapologetically funny.
“I’ve always been writing—but it wasn’t until I found my people and my stage here in the Lehigh Valley that I really started sharing those stories.”
📝 Writing Through It
In the interview, Kathleen gives us a look into her writing process for Tumor Baby. She starts with pen and paper, pulls out the key moments, and then layers in the humor. It's storytelling shaped by real emotion, with just the right amount of absurdity.
She also credits comedian Alia Brown as a mentor and creative partner who helped her bring the show to life over the past two years.
🎭 The Show
Tumor Baby isn’t stand-up—it’s storytelling. A solo performance filled with stories of family, trauma, resilience, and finding the funny in the most unexpected places.
Whether you're in the comedy scene, love personal storytelling, or just want a great night out—this show is for you.
📅 Catch Tumor Baby
Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 PM
📍 Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks
🎟️ Tickets & info: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/16872/tumor-baby/
🎧 Listen to the full podcast episode here:
👉 LehighValleywithLoveMedia.com/podcast/tumorbabykataldrich
🙌 Big thanks to our sponsors:
Wind Creek Event Center, Michael Bernadyn with RE/MAX, Molly’s Irish Grille and Sports Pub, Banko Beverage Co, WDIY 88.1FM, and Lehigh Valley Health Network