SHAKESPEAREAN COMPETITIONS

Every year, Southern Utah University hosts a high school Shakespearean Competition for high school students all over the country.

When I was a sophomore, a friend and I competed using a duo scene from "Julius Caesar". I played the part of Cassius.

Last fall, I competed again. A friend and I acted out a scene from "Romeo and Juliet" and I was also in an ensemble scene. In both scenes, I played the part of Mercutio.

I learned a lot from Shakespeare Competitions and I met a lot of neat people. I also began to understand Shakespeare and realize what a great playwright he really was.