{"id":257,"date":"2023-01-31T18:17:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T18:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esustage.wpengine.com\/kansas-city\/?page_id=257"},"modified":"2026-04-29T21:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:00:18","slug":"branch-homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/denver\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The English-Speaking Union<\/h5>\n \n
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The English-Speaking Union has a diverse range of educational programs that are the hallmark of our mission. Our programs highlight the audience we serve\u2014students, educators, English-language learners, immigrants, and members.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n \n

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2026 National Shakespeare Competition People’s Choice Award Winners<\/h2>\n

Congratulations to Denver Branch Shakespeare winner Victoria Chang-Nunley, who placed third in the People’s Choice Awards! Pictured above, left to right, are second place winner De’Mari Marsh of the Central Florida Branch, first place winner Dallen Arendt of the Wisconsin Branch, Victoria, and Bill Kennedy, Cleveland Branch President. The Cleveland Branch generously sponsors the People’s Choice Awards. Click the link below to read more about the 2026 National Shakespeare Compeition.<\/h3>\n 2026 National Shakespeare Competition Winners<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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2026 ESU Denver Branch Shakespeare Competition<\/h2>\n

Congratulations to the winning students at the 2026 Denver Branch Shakespeare Competition! Left to right: First place winner Victoria Chang-Nunley from Littleton High School will compete in the National Shakespeare Competition at the Lincoln Center in New York City April 25-27; Lorena Franklin from Lakewood High School won second place and Owen Daly from Grandview High School won third place; both received cash prizes. Thank you to all the teachers, family members and friends who supported the 15 students in the competition, and special thanks to Sam Wood at Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Denver Branch Shakespeare Coordinator (and videographer) Ace Eggleston. See the In the News page and the Media Gallery for more photos!<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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2026 Teachers Learning Abroad (TLab)<\/h2>\n

Congratulations to two Denver area high school teachers who have been awarded scholarships to study in the UK this summer! Andy Bucher from East High School will study English Literature at Oxford, and Jeni Korth from Overland High School will study Modernism at the University of Edinburgh. Kudos to both teachers!<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

Happy Hour: The History of Shakespearean Theatre in Hawaii<\/a><\/h2>
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 \u2022 5:00 PM ETSponsored by the ESU Hawaii and Seattle Branches Did you …<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Happy Hour: America: Made in Virginia<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>June 24 @ 3:00 pm<\/span> – 4:00 pm<\/span><\/span>

Sponsored by the ESU Richmond, VA Branch\u00a0With the Commander of the American Forces from Virginia, f…<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>