Find the humor. Make the heartbreak land. Bring your own
choices to Shakespeare’s language.
Prepare
One comedic monologue
Choose a Shakespearean monologue that puts your
comic timing to work.
Prepare
One dramatic monologue
Show another side of your range with a dramatic
Shakespearean selection.
The third-round twist
A random selection
A monologue will be randomly selected for the
third round of competition.
Meet the judges
The judging panel currently includes:
Lisa Ortenzi
Great Lakes Theatre
Maggie Vinter
Case Western Reserve University
John Peters
Ohio Shakespeare Festival
Compete for the prize pot
Entry is $25 per competitor, with the cash
prize pot determined by entry fees collected.
Whether you have a favorite speech ready to perform or
want a reason to tackle something new, this is your
invitation to put the work on its feet.
Take your place in the competition
Bring your comic timing, your dramatic instincts,
and your take on the Bard.
October 4 · 2:00 p.m. · $25 entry fee
