Poetry Series: Part I

Synopsis: The Helen Borgers Theater will have a collection of spoken word and poetry with scheduled readings from selected poets. NOTE: The works presented in this part differ from those in Part II.


The Argument: Poetry is at the core of all of Shakespeare’s works. Poetry was always a love of Helen’s and LBSC wants to honor her, her memory and bring another one of her loves to our theater. We kick off our October season by bringing artists from the poetry world and celebrated poet laureates to the stage at the Helen Borgers Theater.

10/07/2023 2:00 PM

Door Time: 1:30 PM

Other Showtimes

Tickets on sale beginning September 6, 2023.

The Helen Borgers Theater will have a collection of spoken word and poetry with scheduled readings from selected poets. NOTE: The works presented in this part differ from those in Part II.

View the biography for the synopsis of the show and how it fits into our season theme.

Poetry Reading Production

Masks are no longer required. You are still welcome to wear them for your own comfort. 

For special seating needs please use the CUSTOMER NOTES section after you enter your credit card info. 

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Synopsis: The Helen Borgers Theater will have a collection of spoken word and poetry with scheduled readings from selected poets. NOTE: The works presented in this part differ from those in Part II.


The Argument: Poetry is at the core of all of Shakespeare’s works. Poetry was always a love of Helen’s and LBSC wants to honor her, her memory and bring another one of her loves to our theater. We kick off our October season by bringing artists from the poetry world and celebrated poet laureates to the stage at the Helen Borgers Theater.