Let’s keep the fun going and vote for our Kansas City Branch Shakespeare Competition winner, Tristan Jenkins! Click here to watch the video performances of all our finalists who entered the 2026 National Shakespeare Competition. Be sure to watch Tristan Jenkins’ video, he is #25.
 
It’s easy to vote:
How to join in the fun:
Click on the link above to see performance videos from all of our branch champions on the 2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition YouTube Channel. Each performer has been assigned a number.
Use this form to submit your entry using “NSC” and the number of your favorite performance (example: NSC25)
Remember to watch our Kansas City First Place Winner: #25 Tristan Jenkins. He had an amazing performance!
You will receive a return email confirming that your vote has been received.
 
 People’s Choice Award Cash Prizes for Winners!
• FIRST PLACE WINNER RECEIVES A $1,000 CASH PRIZE
                (Sponsored by the ESU Cleveland Branch)
• Second place receives $500
• Third place receives $250
 
Voting will ONLY take place via the form above. One vote per email. Repeated votes from the same email will not be counted. And please do not call in; your vote will not count and your call will not be returned. Please do not email or call to confirm your vote.Voting is open to everyone, not just ESU members. Get your classmates, teachers, neighbors, relatives, and community involved.
 
We encourage you to share this with friends, fellow students, and relatives so they can vote too! Let’s show our support for Tristan and vote now! Remember, voting ends at 11:00 pm Central Time on Tuesday, April 21st. The winners will be announced on Monday, April 27 at the ESU National Shakespeare Competition in New York City and on the ESU National website.
 
Click here to learn more about the 2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition.
 
FAQ:
Who can win the People’s Choice Award?
The judged competition results and the People’s Choice Award are separate. Judges select the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the stage competition, while the People’s Choice Award is determined by public vote. If the student who receives the most votes is also one of the top three winners selected by the judges, the People’s Choice Award will go to the student with the next highest number of votes, allowing us to recognize an additional student.
 
Who can see the competition videos?
Performance videos are on the ESU Shakespeare Competition YouTube Channel and are visible only to the ESU Shakespeare community and anyone with whom they share the link.
 
When does voting close? When will the prize be announced?
Voting closes at 11:00 pm CT on Tuesday, April 21. The winner will be announced on Monday, April 27 at the ESU National Shakespeare Competition and on the ESU National website