2022 English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition Online Winner Packet and Remote Participation Form

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2022 English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition Online Winner Packet and Remote Participation Form

This form must be submitted by March 13, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Trevino-Roth at btrevinoroth@esuus.org.

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Information for ESU National Shakespeare Competition Publications

ESU Branch : *

Branch Winner Name as It Will Appear in Publications: *

First name: *
Last name: *

Monologue Number: *

Sonnet Number: *

Please remember that in order to be eligible to participate in the ESU National Shakespeare Competition, all monologues and sonnets must be selected from the 2022 packets provided by the ESU. No exceptions. Once submitted, sonnet and monologue cannot be changed.

School Name as It Will Appear in Publications: *

Teacher Name as It Will Appear in Publications: *

First name: *
Last name: *

Branch Winner Information

Name: *

First name: *
Last name: *

Date of Birth: *

It is the responsibility of the student to provide an email where they can be contacted by the ESU. School firewalls may prevent important communication from reaching you. Please consider using a non-school email if possible.

Email: *

Mobile Phone: *

Alternate Phone: *

Clothing Size (Hoody or Jacket): *

Please upload a headshot-style photo.

Headshot: *

Please use the Browse button to select a file on your computer.

Prizes, and their scheduled dates, are subject to change due to COVID. Please indicate the student's last day of school or the earliest date at which they would be free to travel. Please take into account AP, SAT, state and other required testing as well as the last day on your school calendar.

Availability to Travel: *

Parent or Guardian Information

Name: *

First name: *
Last name: *

Email: *

Mobile Phone: *

Alternate Phone: *

Address: *

Line 1: *
Line 2: *
City: *
State: *
ZIP: *

Alternate Parent or Guardian Information

Name: *

First name: *
Last name: *

Email: *

Mobile Phone: *

Alternate Phone: *

Rules and Requirements for Remote Participation What are the rules to participate remotely? You have been selected by your local ESU Branch to represent your community as a Branch Winner in the 2022 ESU National Shakespeare Competition. You understand and agree that prizes may be substituted and/or postponed. You also understand and agree that no student under the age of 16 will be allowed to travel overseas. You agree that you must be vaccinated against COVID 19 and any other vaccinations as required by the providing institution and any local mandates and that you will provide proof in order to attend prize camps or events. You must be enrolled in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade or the equivalent for home school students. You have not acted for pay on stage or screen during the 2021-2022 school year. If you are selected as one of 10 finalists from your video submission, you are available to participate in the ESU National Shakespeare Competition finals live via video chat on Monday, April 25, 2022. (Date tentative. Details to come). You agree to attend a dress rehearsal Zoom meeting if you are among the finalists. If you are among the 10 finalists, you agree to attend a BADA Workshop on March 26th which is part of your prize package. You agree that all decisions made by ESU staff regarding the competition are final and binding and will supersede any information in previous publications or mailings. What are the rules for recording the video? We at the ESU recognize that our students and teachers are currently facing unprecedented challenges. It is never our intention to create an undue burden, or a situation that disadvantages one child over another. For that reason, the requirements for recording and submitting performances are designed to use basic, readily available technology accessible to almost anyone. You may not use professional recording, lighting, editing, or sound equipment. Cell phone video is acceptable. You must be clearly audible and clearly visible. Our preference is to see performers from head to toe, however from the waist up is also acceptable. No costumes, no sets and no props of any kind. Students should not use furniture or interact with objects in their performance space. You are not allowed to use your hair or items of clothing (i.e. shoes, hair accessories, hats, gloves, etc.) as props. Ex. If the character rolls up a sleeve, you should mime rolling up your sleeve. A character combing her hair should be mimed and the actual hair left untouched. In order to be fair to all students, we must continue to insist that videos NOT be recorded on any type of stage. Students may not submit recordings taken on professional or school stages as this puts others at a disadvantage. This includes but is not limited to proscenium arch, thrust, black box, or in the round. No camerawork (close ups, pans, fades), no effects (light or sound) and no mics. No titles or credits of any kind. You should introduce yourself by name (first and last) and the selections to be performed, in order. Do not mention your school or branch. You may perform your selections in whatever order you prefer. All monologues and sonnets must be selected from the 2022 packets provided by the ESU. No exceptions. The video should be of one continuous performance with no edits or cuts and should include the monologue and the sonnet in their entirety. Judges notes will not be shared with participants. Branch champions are encouraged to record a new video for this submission. Videos submitted to branch competitions are acceptable provided they meet all of these criteria. Please upload your video to YouTube and make it unlisted. Provide the link on this form. Only those with access to the link should be able to view it. Any deviation from the above may result in your disqualification. The decisions of ESU program staff and judges are final.
I (and my parent(s)/guardians if I am under 18) have read and agree to all of the above.
Yes: *

Video Upload

You do not have to submit the same video you used for your branch competition. If you choose to submit that video you must ensure that it adheres to ALL the rules of the national competition as they appear on this form.

Whether you choose to record a new video or use your branch video, please make sure you upload your video to YouTube and enter the complete video address below. PLEASE MAKE YOUR VIDEO UNLISTED. If you have any issues with your video upload, please contact Betty Trevino Roth at btrevinoroth@esuus.org.

For example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppKb93aHX-U&t=20s

Video Address: *

Photo Release

I give the English-Speaking Union and its educational partners permission to:

Record my participation and appearance on video, audio tape, film, photography and/or any other medium concerning my participation in the program listed above.

Use my name, likeness, voice and biographical material in connection with these recordings for advertising, trade and/or commercial purposes, including publication on any form of social media, without notice and without seeking further consent.

Grant all rights to exhibit or distribute these sound, still or moving images in whole or in part in any medium without restrictions or limitations for educational, promotional and/or any other purposes that support the mission of The English-Speaking Union.

I agree that all rights to the sound, still or moving images bearing my name, likeness, voice and biographical material belong to these entities. I waive any and all rights I may have to restrain and/or seek compensation for the use of my name, likeness, voice and biographical material as described above.

Please print your name as your signature of agreement.

Branch Winner: *

First name: *
Last name: *

Parent or Guardian: *

First name: *
Last name: *

Branch Winner Questionnaire We would like to learn more about you as a person. Please answer the following questions in no more than 250 words. There are no right or wrong answers.
Why did you select the monologue and/or sonnet that you did? *
What will you take away from this experience? *
Everyone has a favorite Shakespeare line, play, role or actor. Pick one of these and tell us about it. No favorite? Tell us why you love Shakespeare!: *
Write a brief message to your teacher/s. *
Write a brief message to your fellow competitors or future competitors. *
What would you say to students or teachers who aren't sure about joining the competition? *
What has been the best part (or your fondest memory) of the competition thus far? Think about your school and branch competitions as you answer this. *