The English-Speaking Union
National Shakespeare Competition
Since
1983, approximately 250,000 students from public, independent
and parochial high schools have explored the beauty and scope
of Shakespeare's language through The English Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition.
Annually, 16,000 students and 2,000 teachers from 60 ESU Branches
participate in a curriculum-based program designed to help high
school students develop their communications skills and appreciation
of
language and literature, through the study, interpretation and
performance of Shakespeare’s monologues and sonnets. Students
participate in three qualifying
stages at the school,
Branch and national levels. The English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition first place winner will receive the ESU's Amanda Steele Scholarship for
summer study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Over the years, the program has been recognized by The Shakespeare
Globe Centre (USA), the Children’s Theatre Foundation of
America, and the American Academy of Achievement, and has had many
distinguished
judges.
Details of Participation in the 2011 Competition
Highlights from 2010
Highlights from 2009
Highlights from 2008
Highlights from 2007
Highlights from 2006
Highlights from 2005
Highlights
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