Love's the Thang!

Love’s the Thang! is a theatrical remix of Shakespeare’s many ideas about love, combining selected love scenes with foundational Black music, spoken word, and poetry. Written and directed by Leslie Scott-Jones, the production examines Shakespeare’s relationship with love and asks whether his understanding of it still resonates today.

The event features music and poetry associated with DJ Renegade, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Kai Davis, Mona Lake Jones, Maya Angelou, LL Cool J, and Etta James. The music is arranged by Hurt City DJ’s.

When: October 21–25, 2026.

Showtimes: Wednesday through Saturday, October 21–24, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m.

Venue: MC Theatre Arts Arena, Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, Maryland 20850.

Presented by: Montgomery College Visual, Performing, and Media Arts.

Written and directed by: Leslie Scott-Jones.

Lineup: Music and poetry by DJ Renegade, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Kai Davis, Mona Lake Jones, Maya Angelou, LL Cool J, and Etta James. Music is arranged by Hurt City DJ’s.

Tickets: General admission is $10. MC students with identification pay $5.

Accessibility: The Friday, October 23 performance includes ASL interpretation and an afterword discussion. The event page does not provide additional accessibility information.

Parking: Audience members may park in spaces marked “Visitor” or “Student.”

Run time: Not specified.

Age guidance: Not specified.

Contact: Call (240) 567-5301 or email boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.