The Church Presents 'All the World's A Stage: Love Is a Verb'

The Church in Sag Harbor will host “All the World’s a Stage: Love Is a Verb, a Writer’s Spoken Word, and Open Mic Night” on Friday, February 17, at 6 p.m.

The new series will feature a select group of writers at varying stages in their careers. 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 each.

Set to take place near Valentine’s Day, the inaugural program is centered on the theme of love. 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 and more, with works performed by total novices at age 16 to seasoned and acclaimed published authors. 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 will be offered.

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 arrive early and sign up upon entry. Open mic participation is limited to three minutes.

Tickets are $10 for regular seating and $15 for cafe table seats. For more information, go to thechurchsagharbor.org.