{"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":"2026-04-29T23:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T04:34:00","slug":"branch-homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/kansascity\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The English-Speaking Union<\/h5>\n \n
Kansas City<\/div>\n \n

Celebrating 100 Years in Kansas City
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The English-Speaking Union\u2019s diverse educational programs are the hallmark of our mission. Our programs highlight the broad base audience we serve\u2014students, educators, English-language learners, new immigrants, and members.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n \n

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2026 National Shakespeare Competition Winners<\/h2>\n

We are so proud of Tristan Jenkins for winning Second Place in ESU\u2019s National Shakespeare Competition. Tristan is a senior at Olathe South High School. He impressed the judges with his performance of King Richard in the Shakespeare play Richard II and Sonnet 116.<\/h3>\n Read More<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Educator Membership<\/h2>\n

We are proud to announce our new Educator Membership, offered exclusively to teachers involved in TLab, the National Shakespeare Competition, Middle and High School Debate, and other ESU education programs.<\/h3>\n Read More<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n

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Happy Hour: America: Made in Virginia<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>June 24 @ 4:00 pm<\/span> – 5:00 pm<\/span> CDT <\/span><\/span>

With the Commander of the American Forces from Virginia, four of the first five Presidents from Virg…<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

ESU Festival Group Night<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>July 1 @ 8:00 pm<\/span> – 10:30 pm<\/span> CDT <\/span><\/span>

Macbeth is a Shakespearian tragedy play that tells the story of a brave Scottish general named …<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

ESU 2026 Founder’s Award Gala & National Patron Tour “Ovid & Shakespeare’s Metamorphoses<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>July 12 @ 8:00 am<\/span> – July 16 @ 5:00 pm<\/span> CDT <\/span><\/span>

Dear Friends, Thank you again for being part of the truly special week in New York City this past Ap…<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Happy Hour: Halifax Resolves<\/a><\/h2>
\"\"<\/a><\/div>July 15 @ 4:00 pm<\/span> – 5:00 pm<\/span> CDT <\/span><\/span>

During the 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation, many focus on the colonial activities cente…<\/p>Find out more »<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>