National Shakespeare Competition
Branch Winner Page!
Congratulations! You have been selected by your local English-Speaking Union Branch to represent your area as a contestant in the 2018 ESU National Shakespeare Competition, scheduled for Monday, April 23 at Lincoln Center Theater in New York City.
The ESU will pay for your transportation to/from New York City. If you are traveling unaccompanied, you will stay with the group at the Hostelling International-New York hostel. If you are traveling with a chaperone, you will have the option to stay at the hostel but if you choose not to, you will be eligible to receive a $150 stipend for your stay in New York.
This page will provide you with all necessary information and forms for you to complete prior to the competition in April.
Within 48 hours of winning your branch competition, complete the Branch Winner Contact and Contestant Agreement Form.
2018 Branch Winner Packet
- Deadline Checklist
- Competition Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Behavioral Expectations and Policies
- Tentative Schedule of Events
Forms for Competition
- 2018 Travel & Accommodation Arrangements Form (due March 12)
- 2018 Travel Reimbursement Form (due April 16)
- 2018 Release of Liability and Photo Release Form (due March 12)
- Reserve passes for your audience members for the April 23 semi-finals and finals (by April 16)
- Submit your photo in your competition outfit (due April 16)