Shakespeare is in Love in Philadelphia

From Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Pablo Neruda, Langston Hughes, and more, we're celebrating the greatest love poets from around the world on the most romantic day of the year! The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia, invite you to listen or perform some of the greatest works of romantic literature in The Free Library of Philadelphia's Skyline Room with a beautiful backdrop of sweeping views of the city skyline at night. Choose your favorite famous love poem, monologue, or scene to perform, or simply enjoy the performances of the night as an audience member! All are welcome during this Open Mic Night highlighting the greatest love poets of our time.

Admission to this event is free, but advanced registration is required. Open Mic performances may not exceed 3 minutes; content must be by a known author and related to the topic of love. Not sure what to perform? Visit The Free Library of Philadelphia's Literature Department to unearth all of the greatest love poems from our time!

"Shakespeare in Love: Open Mic Poetry Night" is presented in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.

Photo credit: Kendall Whitehouse