Ohio Shakespeare Festival presents “Shakespeare in Love”

Ohio Shakespeare Festival presents “Shakespeare in Love”

Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets Viola de Lesseps, daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the play he is writing, “Romeo and Juliet.” Greystone Hall, 103 S. High St., Akron. For tickets and showtimes, visit ohioshakespearefestival.com.