Every month.

All ages.

All experience levels.

All backgrounds.

Story & Verse provides a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in our Solley Theater, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton.

Share your story, your poetry, or your prose, based on the monthly theme.

JOIN US AS A PERFORMER:

Prepare a story, poem, or spoken word piece up to 5 minutes in length and (at least loosely) related to the theme.

Arrive by 6:45pm to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary.

JOIN US IN THE AUDIENCE:

Take the elevator or stairs to the Solley Theater, located on the top floor of our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.

Optional: participate from your seat with a Micro Story. Read the printed prompt based on the evening’s theme and respond with a super concise story (just a line or two!) that answers the question. Brass Rabbit will read your story at the mic, as time allows.

Find a seat and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 7pm.

For the past 30 years, Café Improv has connected beginning and professional performers in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater.

Serving as a vibrant musical oasis for the Princeton community, Café Improv is a gathering place to share artistic ideas and provide inspiration to others. Attendees can expect an evening of exciting local music, poetry, comedy, and more! Café Improv is easily accessible to the public through affordable admission rates of $1 for ACP Members and $2 General Admission.