{"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":"2025-06-02T16:24:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T16:24:03","slug":"seattle-branch-homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/","title":{"rendered":"Seattle Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"homepage-block\" class=\"content-over-image show-overlay\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/06\/seattle-skyline-scaled.jpg');\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n                <h5 class=\"title\">The English-Speaking Union<\/h5>\n        \n                <div class=\"subtitle\">Seattle<\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"description\"><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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        <div class=\"buttons\">\n                                                                                                          \n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/get-involved\/become-a-member\/\" class=\"btn btn-solid\" target=\"\">Join the Seattle ESU Branch<\/a>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"title-section\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        \n                <h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n        \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"ecs-events default default-1\"><div class=\"ecs-event\"><h2 class=\"entry-title summary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/happy-hour-the-history-of-shakespearean-theatre-in-hawaii\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Happy Hour: The History of Shakespearean Theatre in Hawaii<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"ecs-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/happy-hour-the-history-of-shakespearean-theatre-in-hawaii\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Shakespeare-Hawaii-300x170.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Shakespeare in Hawaii\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Shakespeare-Hawaii-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Shakespeare-Hawaii-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Shakespeare-Hawaii-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Shakespeare-Hawaii.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"duration time\"><span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">June 3 @ 2:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">3:00 pm<\/span> <span class='timezone'> UTC-8 <\/span><\/span><div class=\"ecs-events-list-event-description\"><p class=\"ecs-excerpt\">Wednesday, June 3, 2026 \u2022 5:00 PM ETSponsored by the ESU Hawaii and Seattle Branches&nbsp;Did you &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/happy-hour-the-history-of-shakespearean-theatre-in-hawaii\/\" class=\"tribe-events-read-more\" rel=\"bookmark\">Find out more &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecs-event\"><h2 class=\"entry-title summary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/june-networking-reception-2\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">June Networking Reception<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"ecs-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/june-networking-reception-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/COLOURBOX60014605-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"reception buffet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/COLOURBOX60014605-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/COLOURBOX60014605-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/COLOURBOX60014605-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/COLOURBOX60014605-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/COLOURBOX60014605-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"duration time\"><span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">June 13 @ 5:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">7:00 pm<\/span> <span class='timezone'> UTC-8 <\/span><\/span><div class=\"ecs-events-list-event-description\"><p class=\"ecs-excerpt\">Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers, libations, and good company at a Seattle member ho&#8230;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/june-networking-reception-2\/\" class=\"tribe-events-read-more\" rel=\"bookmark\">Find out more &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecs-event\"><h2 class=\"entry-title summary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/happy-hour-america-made-in-virginia\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Happy Hour: America: Made in Virginia<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"ecs-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/happy-hour-america-made-in-virginia\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Virginia-300x170.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Virginia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Virginia-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Virginia-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Virginia-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Virginia.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"duration time\"><span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">June 24 @ 2:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">3:00 pm<\/span> <span class='timezone'> UTC-8 <\/span><\/span><div class=\"ecs-events-list-event-description\"><p class=\"ecs-excerpt\">Wednesday, June 24, 2026 \u2022 5:00 PM ETSponsored by the ESU Richmond, VA Branch&nbsp;With the Comman&#8230;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/happy-hour-america-made-in-virginia\/\" class=\"tribe-events-read-more\" rel=\"bookmark\">Find out more &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecs-event\"><h2 class=\"entry-title summary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/july-networking-reception\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">July Networking Reception<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"ecs-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/july-networking-reception\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/COLOURBOX2200482-scaled-e1777486921879-300x154.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"July fireworks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/COLOURBOX2200482-scaled-e1777486921879-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/COLOURBOX2200482-scaled-e1777486921879-1024x525.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/COLOURBOX2200482-scaled-e1777486921879-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/COLOURBOX2200482-scaled-e1777486921879-1536x787.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/COLOURBOX2200482-scaled-e1777486921879-2048x1050.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"duration time\"><span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">July 11 @ 5:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">7:00 pm<\/span> <span class='timezone'> UTC-8 <\/span><\/span><div class=\"ecs-events-list-event-description\"><p class=\"ecs-excerpt\">Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers, libations, and good company at a beautiful member &#8230;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/july-networking-reception\/\" class=\"tribe-events-read-more\" rel=\"bookmark\">Find out more &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n[{\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Event\",\"name\":\"Happy Hour: The History of Shakespearean Theatre in Hawaii\",\"description\":\"&lt;p&gt;Wednesday, June 3, 2026 \\u2022 5:00 PM ETSponsored by the ESU Hawaii and Seattle Branches&nbsp;Did you know that Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth (President Lincoln\\u2019s assassin), performed Shakespeare [&hellip;]&lt;\/p&gt;\\\\n\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/04\/Shakespeare-Hawaii.jpg\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/event\/happy-hour-the-history-of-shakespearean-theatre-in-hawaii\/\",\"eventAttendanceMode\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/OfflineEventAttendanceMode\",\"eventStatus\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/EventScheduled\",\"startDate\":\"2026-06-03T14:00:00-08:00\",\"endDate\":\"2026-06-03T15:00:00-08:00\",\"organizer\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"ESU &#8211; 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High school students develop analytical and communication skills by performing Shakespeare at the school, community, and national levels. Since 1983 more than 360,000 students have brought the timeless works of Shakespeare to life.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/evelyn-wrench-lecture-series\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/06\/Evelyn_Wrench_at_English_Speaking_Union-1.jpg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">The ESU Seattle Branch hosts many prominent authors and scholars including ESU\u2019s own Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series named after our founder. These renowned British and American speakers present programs on a wide range of  topics, including but not limited to, current events, history, language, literature, art, architecture, and travel.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/online-happy-hour-series\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/09\/happy-hour-revised-1024x732.jpg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Happy Hour Series<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">In response to the COVID-19 world, in July of 2020 ESU members got together to introduce the virtual Happy Hour Program, which has been met with resounding success. The Happy Hour Program brings guest speakers from locations all over the world, live and free of charge using the Zoom format. And to make it a real happy hour, a few of the speakers suggest signature cocktails to match the theme for the attendees to create and enjoy at home during their presentations. Many speakers also offer exciting participation opportunities with fun give-away books and products at the end of each program. All Happy Hour events are recorded and available for download to members and anyone interested to watch on-demand.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/events\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/06\/PXL_20220605_023130115-1-scaled-e1767582361459-1024x610.jpg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Networking Receptions<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">The ESU Seattle Branch hosts receptions the second Saturday of each month at the homes of our members, offering a unique opportunity to come together with people of like mind and interests. We enjoy good food and drink, while learning from each other and supporting our organization. We take a break in July and come back for our Summer Garden Party in August. Each winter, our holiday party is another big highlight of the year.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"side-scrolling\">\n  <div class=\"inner\">\n    <div class=\"side-scrolling-header\">\n            <h2 class=\"side-scrolling-title\">ESU National Educational Programs<\/h2>\n      \n            <div class=\"side-scrolling-buttons\">\n                  <a class=\"btn btn-solid btn-small view-all\" href=\"\/what-we-do\/\">What We Do<\/a>\n                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-small pre-btn\"><i class=\"icofont-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-small nxt-btn\"><i class=\"icofont-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/button>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"scroll-container\">\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/scholarship-programs\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/national-scholarships-2-1024x768.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Scholarship Programs<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">The English Speaking Union offers a variety of scholarship programs for students, educators, and lifelong learners.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/immigrant-education-community-integration\/english-in-action\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/national-eia-1024x683.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">English in Action Across America<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">English in Action helps newcomers to the U.S. improve their English language skills and build confidence. Students and volunteers meet weekly for one-to-one conversation practice. At the heart of the program is a commitment to cross-cultural exchange. Students gain insight into life in the U.S. Volunteers learn about different cultures and support immigrants, refugees and other newcomers building new lives in this country.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/middle-school-debate-public-speaking\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/national-debate.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Debate &amp; Public Speaking<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">The ESU\u2019s middle and high school debate leagues provide students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills through public speaking at debate tournaments in the US throughout the academic year. Students from all over the world also have the opportunity to hone their skills during the International Public Speaking Competition in London. <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/international-public-speaking-competition\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/national-speaking-competition.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">International Public Speaking Competition<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">The International Public Speaking Competition brings together outstandingly articulate young people from all over the world for a week of public speaking competition and international cultural exchange with the ESU of the Commonwealth in London. The finalist contestants meet and learn with their peers of different backgrounds and cultures from some 50 countries. Through all its qualifying levels, the program engages more than 40,000 young people globally. <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/teachers-learning-abroad\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/travel-learn-abraod-1024x737.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">TLab\u2014Travel and Learn Abroad<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">Study in the United Kingdom for an unforgettable immersive experience! Live and learn on the famed campuses of Oxford and Edinburgh or discover Shakespeare in the context that brought his works to life \u2014 exploring his hometown in Stratford or performing on the stage of the Globe Theatre in London.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/esu-national-shakespeare-writing-program\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/seattle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/03\/national-shakespeare-writing.png);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Shakespeare Writing Competition<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">This program is designed for students who express their love of Shakespeare through creative and analytical writing. 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