LAKEPORT, Calif. – Community members will once again have the opportunity to enjoy the work of William Shakespeare on the shores of Clear Lake this weekend when “Shakespeare at the Lake” puts on its second annual production.
“Much Ado About Nothing will be performed on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Save the dates and join them for this fanciful story of love, intrigue and betrayal.
The 2016 production of Shakespeare at the Lake was by all accounts a huge success for cast, crew, sponsors and audience.
The inaugural performance at Library Park in Lakeport was a collaborative effort for Mendocino College Lake Center, the Lake County Friends of Mendocino College and the Lake County Theatre Co.
The city of Lakeport supported this community effort by making its stunning Library Park available for the program.
Several hundred audience members enjoyed breathtaking views of Clear Lake as the background for the production of “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”
As a result of these efforts, Shakespeare at the Lake was awarded “Best New Idea” at the 2016 Stars of Lake County program. Also, its creative inspiration, Director John Tomlinson, was awarded a Lake County Star as the driving force behind this community effort.
For 2017, the cast is set, the electricity is in the air.
Tomlinson steps up again and has assembled his troupe for Shakespeare’s “Much Ado about Nothing.”
Mendocino College Lake Center, the Lake County Friends of Mendocino College, the Lake County Theatre Co. and the city of Lakeport are presenting this year’s free production scheduled for Library Park, Lakeport.
Guests should bring their own blankets, chairs and coolers. All seating is outdoors and first-come, first-served.
There will be vendors selling food and soft drinks. There will also be beer and wine for purchase. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Mendocino College students.
Shakespeare at the Lake is presented free of charge to the public. This effort is made possible through the generous sponsorship of many individuals, businesses and organizations.
The following businesses have generously donated time, material and services to support this community theater production: Ed Olson’s Clearlake Vista Resort and Café, Kelseyville, and Pine Dell Resorts, Clearlake; Kelseyville Lumber, Kelseyville; Lakeport Disposal, Lakeport;
Lake Event and Design Center, Lakeport; Richard Neils Construction; and Rosa d’Oro Winery.
This production would not be possible without the generous contributions of its sponsors.
They include Gentry sponsors: California Retired Teachers Association, Lake County Division 35; Peggy Campbell, CPA, Lakeport; K. Nikka Deacon, Kelseyville; Dennis and Jo Fay, Kelseyville; Valerie Jensen, Kelseyville; Donald and Lorene McGuire, Lakeport; Jim and Wilda Shock, Lakeport; SHN Engineers, Willits; Cindy Ustrud and Dennis Rollins, Lakeport.
The Lakeport Main Street Association is a Courtier sponsor.
Royal sponsors include Education Leadership Solutions, LLC, Kelseyville; Lakeport Rotary Club, Lakeport; Community First Credit Union, Ukiah; Smith Family Trust, Kelseyville; Strong Financial Network-Jennifer Strong, Lakeport; Tomkins Tax Consultants, Lucerne; Judy Conard, Law Office of Judy F. Conard, Lakeport.
‘Shakespeare at the Lake’ set for weekend performances
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