LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – After a successful debut last year, Shakespeare at the Lake will return with another summertime production, this time presenting “Much Ado about Nothing.”

Mendocino College faculty members and Director John Tomlinson – who led last summer’s staging of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” – said the next production will take place July 29 and 30, also in Library Park.

Mendocino College and the Lake County Theatre Co., with special sponsorship of the city of Lakeport, are excited to bring to the community this tale of love and betrayal, all with the beautiful scenic backdrop of Clear Lake and Mt. Konocti on the peaceful lawns of Library Park.

This is one of Shakespeare's most witty and fun plays, as Benedick and Beatrice battle each other and the audience wins.

Tomlinson is now issuing the call for actors, with all roles open.

Auditions will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 8, and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Mendocino College Lake Center, 2565 Parallel Drive in Lakeport.

Materials will be available at the time of audition and will consist of reading a short rendering from the play.

Actors will be required to enroll in Mendocino College Summer Course. Some scholarships will be available for cast members. College credit will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

For more information call Tomlinson at 707-355-2211 or visit the Mendocino College Presents Shakespeare at the Lake Facebook page.