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ESU National Shakespeare Competition

Performing Arts
Debate

English-Speaking Union

Annual competition

The ESU National Shakespeare Competition is a prestigious national program where high school students in grades 9 to 12 memorize, interpret, and perform Shakespeare's monologues and sonnets across three progressive levels of competition. Students compete first at their schools, then in community competitions sponsored by local ESU branches, with top performers advancing to the national level in New York City. Semi-finalists are invited to an educational weekend in New York City that includes acting workshops with Broadway professionals and other exclusive cultural experiences. It is one of the most unique and rewarding opportunities available to high school students who want to develop their public speaking, critical thinking, and performance skills.

Visit: https://www.esuus.org/what-we-do/shakespeare-competition/

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