Calling all writers and lovers of the written or spoken word!
Eager to provide opportunities and experiences for both writers and appreciators of the craft, The Church in Sag Harbor presents All the World’s a Stage, a new series featuring a select group of writers at varying stages in their careers. The series begins on Friday, February 17, at 6 PM.
Each writer will read one of their works created for or pertaining to the program’s theme. The Church will transform its space into a bohemian-style writer’s night club, with café table seating in addition to traditional lecture format. Limited tables will be available and can seat two to three guests.
Given the event’s proximity to Valentine’s Day, the inaugural program is centered around the theme of love and is titled, All the World’s a Stage: Love is a Verb, inspired by the famous Bell Hooks quote. The chosen writers will each share one work related to love, in its varied meanings and incarnations. The evening will explore the written word in varied forms: poetry, prose, fiction, essays, rap, spoken word, etc., from total novices at age sixteen to seasoned and acclaimed published authors – and everything in between. The roster of writers includes Heather Buchanan, Bill Goldstein, Candace Hill-Montgomery, Amir Idris, Talena Mascali, Kate Mueth, Lora Tucker, Marta Lucía Vargas, and a Pierson High School Junior or Senior.
A light reception with refreshments, cheese, and sweet treats by Cavaniola’s Gorment and Wölffer Estate will be available in conjunction with the program. Following the segment of curated writers will be an open mic. Audience members are encouraged to sign up for the open mic portion and read their own works or pieces from a beloved writer or friend. Please note that only three to four spots for the open mic will be available, so if you want to share your work make sure to arrive early and sign up upon entry. Open mic participation is limited to three minutes when read.
Program sponsors include Lena Kaplan, Ann Ciardullo and Keith Green, Alex McNear and Robert Stein, among others.
Tickets are $10 for regular seating and $15 for café table seating.