Song of Songs is an adaptation of the poetry of Song of Songs by Sarah Carleton interspersed with musical selections chosen by Lara Lynn Cottrill. Intermixing acting and music to bring to life the beautiful poetry found in Song of Songs, this new work looks at the power and mystery of love as it unfolds in the midst of community. The piece combines the acting of Sarah Carleton and the singing of Lara Lynn Cottrill in a unique look at these beautiful old texts as they come to life in a modern setting.

In much the same way that Greek Theater uses a chorus to help support the play and story, the friends in the poetry of Song of Songs are a kind of chorus. For our piece we have kept the role of a chorus through the music that will be sung by Lara. 

As the chorus, portrayed by Lara, helps guide the play, Sarah will portray the character of the woman and her journey as she begins to step into her new love.  

Another important part of the poetry is the audience,  the community of people who are listening to these poems of love.  They are called to protect, support, and encouraged to be a part of the love story.   There is a give and take in the poetry.  A reminder that this is not just a story of these two lovers, but a reminder to the audience that love pours outward into the community.