Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' on stage at Shorewood May 6

Photo: Cole Sweeten, left, as Benedick, and Rebecca Erickson as Beatrice in
the Shorewood High School production of "Much Ado About Nothing."
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools.

Shorewood High School will present "Much Ado About Nothing," Shakespeare's classic comedy about the art of war in love. Set in pre-World War II Italy, "Much Ado About Nothing" is produced in the style of the screwball comedies of the 1930s with snappy dialogue, bantering lovers and mistaken identity. While Claudio and Hero are kept apart through the trickery of a jealous man, Benedick and Beatrice engage in a battle of wits as they try to deny their love for each other.

Performances are May 6-7 and 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. in the school theater. Tickets are available at Beach House Greetings, 626 Richmond Beach Road, $10 general admission and $8 for students.