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2025 National Shakespeare Competition Branch Winners

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Congratulations to the winners of the Shakespeare Competition held in Naples Florida on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Collier County Public Library, Orange Blossom.

First Place: Jacob Cox, Mason Classical Academy
Second Place: Cadence Goddard, Barron Collier High School
Third Place: James Corliss-Rivera, Golden Gate High School

Jacob will attend the National Shakespeare Competition in New York City at the Julliard's Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center. The weekend will begin on Saturday, April 26, 2025 and conclude on Monday, April 28, 2025.

GOOD LUCK JACOB!!

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2025 Annual Shakespeare Compeition

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THE ENGLISH- SPEAKING UNION
NAPLES BRANCH

Annual Shakespeare Competition

Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Place: Collier County Public Library, Main Branch
2385 Orange Blossom Drive
Naples, FL 34109

Each year, the Naples Branch sponsors Shakespeare
competitions at area high schools. The winners from each high school will participate in this competition in the Orange Blossom Auditorium in the Collier County Library. The winner of the Naples competition will be awarded an all-expense-paid trip to New York City for an unforgettable weekend of inspiration, learning and performance. The weekend will culminate with the Final Competition at Julliard's Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center.

The National Shakespeare competition will take place on Saturday, April 26 to Monday, April 28, 2025.

A large audience is a great encouragement to the performers. Please attend to support these young thespians. Their enthusiasm is contagious. It is guaranteed to make you feel years younger. Bring a friend and show your support for this worthwhile event.

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT.
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

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Randy Otto as Sir Winston Churchill

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Message from the Board of Directors

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Welcome to the website of the English Speaking Union, Naples Branch. If you are new to the ESU, we are one Branch out of 65 Branches across the country that is part of an international organization. Our mission is to Expand minds, Strengthen friendships, and Unlock opportunities that promote education through literacy and the proper usage of the English language.

We encourage you to join us. Dues are a mere $64 for a single membership and $82 for a couple membership. Your additional contributions go directly to the Naples Branch, are tax-deductible, and will provide meaningful and educational programs that enrich the lives of the students and teachers of Collier and Lee Counties. Please contact Betsy Holdsworth ELWH@aol.com with your name, address, email and cell phone number. She will contact you.

If you are a member in another city or country, we welcome you as one of our own. Look farther to see our 2024-2025 Schedule of Events and let us know which you would like to attend. All winter residents and visitors are most welcome at any of our meetings and programs.

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