An open-air production of Love's Labour's Lost

No plus-one? No problem. You can keep company with Mixolo solos for an evening under the stars for Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s outdoor performance of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost. Join us at our reserved picnic tables with while we enjoy this open-air production in the stunning Patapsco Female Institute, the stabilized ruins of a girls’ finishing school, now the summer home of the theater company.

Witness tales of love with hilarious twists for King Ferdinand and his court of bachelor nobles who have sworn off women and romance, banning them from the court for their three years of study. You can watch this classic comedy of errors unfold as the men struggle with their oaths when confronted with Princess of France and her entourage of ladies arrive to speak with the king about important cessation matters. Bouts of hilarity and delight are inevitable during the performance with antics from the slapstick to the fantastical.

One of Shakespeare’s early works and most enduring comedies, this performance of Love's Labour's Lost in the great outdoors is a rare treat for Shakespeare enthusiasts and the perfect “gateway” play for Shakespeare newbies or skeptics. Escape - not too far away - to witness this classic comedy coming to life among the stars on a summer night in the woods at the highest point in Old Ellicott City, Maryland.

FAQ

What's included in my ticket price?

Your admission and reservation at our picnic table are included in your purchase.

Plan to bring your favorite wine or beverage and a meal or snack. We'll offer self-pay options for pre-orders of local fare as we approach the date of the performance.

We'll gather early at 5:00PM in the theater arena to connect and enjoy our meals at our reserved picnic table with a superb view of the stage.

Tickets to this performance are also open to the public and available. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's website. Tickets for this Mixolo experience at the theater are only available here.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Minimum age requirements for participation with MIxolo are generally 18 and over. Attendees under 21 will not be served alcoholic beverages. Please be prepared to show identification for proof of age.

How do I get to the PFI Historic Park? How will I find Mixolo?

In the summer, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company performs outdoors at the PFI Historic Park in Howard County, Md. The park, home to the ruins of a 19th-century girls’ school, is located on a picturesque hillside above Ellicott City’s historic Main Street. The ticket tent and the gates open 90 minutes before the performance for picnics and family-friendly activities.

Parking is at the Ellicott City Court House, 3679 Court House Dr., 21043. Our table will be marked with a Mixolo sign.

Full parking detail and transportation options are available on the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company website.

How may I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact us at wecare@mixolo.io with any questions.

What is the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable due to advance commitments we must make to our hosts. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, tickets will be fully refunded.

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