LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – This year has brought the community still another unique challenge, and to meet it Shakespeare at the Lake’s organizers are planning a new approach to everything from auditions to performances.
Over the past several years as Lake County performances were rescheduled or relocated due to fires, air quality or power outages, the group held to the old adage, “The show must go on.”
Now, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated need for social distancing, the group’s approach is, “The show must go on … line.”
This year’s Shakespeare at the Lake production of the Bard’s famed love story, “Romeo and Juliet,” will be auditioned, rehearsed and performed completely online.
“We’ve never done anything like this before,” said director John Tomlinson. “We’re going into uncharted territory, but we feel it’s better to try to put on some sort of production rather than cancel it altogether. People need the arts now more than ever.”
Romeo and Juliet is a joint production of Mendocino College and the Lake County Theatre Co.
There is no experience necessary to be a part of this production and anyone, high school age and up, is encouraged to participate.
Online auditions will be held May 14 and 16 with performances scheduled for July 24 and 25. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule an audition time.
Audition materials are posted on the Lake County Theatre Co. website.
Actors will need to register for the THE 220 class at Mendocino College. Scholarships are available.
For more information, call 707-278-9628.
The Bard goes virtual: ‘Shakespeare at the Lake’ transitions to online
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