Creative City Project reignites the senses with the return of “Anthology: Elemental” at The Ren, August 15-17
- Alastair Mac
- Jun 27
- 4 min read
Experience a unique and memorable night of Poetry, Custom Cocktails and Live Jazz Music in partnership with Play The Moment.
Creative City Project brings back its captivating literary experience Anthology: Elemental, an immersive evening of poetry, music and craft cocktails, taking place at Renaissance Theatre Company from Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17, 2025. Presented by Massey Services and produced in collaboration with Play The Moment, the event invites guests to explore the five classical elements—earth, water, air, fire and spirit—through powerful literary performances and perfectly paired artisanal drinks.
Each themed poetic performance is complemented by a custom cocktail designed to deepen the sensory impact, creating a multisensory journey through story and flavor. Between elements, audiences will be serenaded by the jazzy sounds of the Thomas Milovac Trio, setting an atmospheric tone that lingers throughout the 70-minute experience.
Since its debut in 2014, Anthology has earned a reputation for pushing the boundaries of how literature and performance intersect. Anthology: Elemental continues that tradition, offering an unforgettable night where words ignite, music flows and the spirit soars.
“Our director, Aradhana Tiwari, brought poetry to life in a beautiful and striking way earlier this year in her show, “VersUS,” says Cole NeSmith, Founder & Artistic Director of Creative City Project. “When we were conceptualizing the literary element of this year’s Anthology, it was a perfect fit. This isn’t just readers reciting poetry. These incredible actors powerfully bring these poems to life.”
“This show is a call to slow down and feel. In a world rushing past, Anthology: Elemental invites us to root, to breathe, to burn, to flow—and to remember what connects us,” says Aradhana Tiwari, Director, Play The Moment. “With Elemental, we’re inviting audiences to experience poetry not just as text, but as something embodied, alive and electric. Each element carries its own emotional charge—and through engaging the senses, we translate those energies into something visceral and immediate.”
Anthology: Elemental will take place aT Renaissance Theatre Company, 415 E. Princeton Street, Orlando on Friday, August 15, Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17.
Tickets are $35 per person, which include four 3 oz. cocktail tastings. This seated event is for ages 21+. All guests must show a valid ID at the door.
Purchase at: www.creativecityproject.com.
Parking is available in one of the garages near the Renaissance Theatre (free and open) on McRae Avenue or Alden Road. Guests are encouraged to Uber/Lyft.
For more information on all Creative City Project events, to purchase individual event tickets or season passes, visit www.CreativeCityProject.com.
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