On Monday, April 22nd 2024, Shakespeare in the Vines, the Temecula Theater Foundation, and the Old Town Temecula Community Theater invite all Southern California high schools, high-school-aged homeschoolers, and others to take part in the 9th Annual Shakespearean Monologue Scholarship Competition.
To participate, high-school-aged students must perform two contrasting Shakespearean monologues of their choosing (one humorous, one serious). A panel of judges will select winners to receive cash prize scholarships: *First Place to receive a $400 prize, Second Place to receive a $200 prize, and Third Place to receive a $100 prize. There will also be up to four “Judge’s Choice” prizes of $25 each. All competitors will receive a certificate of participation.
*The first place winner will also be invited to perform their monologues at our upcoming fundraiser show The Bard Goes to Broadway on May 2nd and 4th.
RULES:
-- Each competitor must prepare and memorize two contrasting Shakespeare monologues. One monologue should be humorous and one should be serious / dramatic.
-- The student’s introduction plus the two speeches together must not exceed five minutes.
-- A teacher, parent/guardian, or staff member from the high school must sponsor each competitor. The sponsor must attend the event with the student.
-- Students may receive coaching/directing help from any source.
-- Monologues must be from the Shakespeare canon, not adapted from another source.
-- The Competition will consist of one round.
-- Each competitor will introduce their performance by stating their name and monologue titles. For example: “I am Jane Smith and I will be performing Juliet, from Romeo and Juliet, and Beatrice, from Much Ado About Nothing.”
-- Check in begins at 5:00 p.m. Competition begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. and ends around 8:00pm. After the awards ceremony, publicity photos of all finalists will be taken.
-- Schools can sponsor up to, not exceeding, three (3) students for the competition**
The competition will be held at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, located at 42051 Main Street, Temecula, CA 92590
For more information or any questions, please email Preston Helms (Artistic Director) at
info@shakespeareinthevines.org **Depending on available space, more student competitors may be permitted at the discretion of the event organizer. If you have more than three (3) students interested in competing this year, please email Preston at
Info@shakespeareinthevines.org