Shakespeare's plays are filled with couples who grapple mightily with the experience of Love: they struggle to be together, struggle to stay apart, struggle against outside forces as well as against their own inner fears and doubts. Each couple ultimately finds a way to be together in the end, even if only in death.

• What points might Shakespeare may be trying to make regarding his various couplings?

• What common threads characterize his seeming opinions on Love?

• What barriers does Shakespeare place in the way of his characters along the path to Love?

• Might he propose that those who throw themselves into their relationship--like Orlando and Rosalinde--are more likely to be happy than those who resist, such as Kate and Petruchio?

Join us as we explore these timeless themes (and many more!) along with our group moderator, local playwright and director Gerald van Wilgen, at the Collingswood Public Library for a little free coffee, snacks, and lots of great discussion!