Program: Dr. Cheryl White -"Mary Cain Bennett, The Mother of Shreveport and Grandmother of Bossier"

Sponsored by the ESU Central Pennsylvania Branch The name D’Oyly Carte is recognized throughout the world because of Richard D’Oyly Carte’s partnership with Gilbert and Sullivan, which produced fourteen famous comic operas during the last quarter of the 19th Century such as H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado. Richard D’Oyly Carte (1844-1901) […]

Our guest speaker is Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze who will speak about about his most recent book, “The Louisiana Purchase, The Grand Bargain and the Making of America”.

Join the ESU for an exclusive online professional development workshop live via Zoom from Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Explore four of Shakespeare’s most fascinating women—Juliet, Lady Macbeth, Beatrice, and Hero—through an interactive session connecting critical writing with rehearsal-room practice. Gain fresh strategies for engaging students with themes of gender, relationships, and power in Shakespeare’s works.Ideal […]

From its humble beginnings in 1947, the wife of a Marine Reserve Major wanted todonate dolls to a charity that would distribute the toys to children in need. Sheconvinced her husband to create one. He looked to fellow Marine reservists to get thejob done. The project was a huge success and was officially adopted by the […]

Helen Bissell talks about the Holocaust and emphasizes that the lessons of the history should never be repeated. Through her powerful storytelling, she shares the harrowing experiences of living during the Holocaust, inspiring individuals to overcome their own obstacles. Abe's Story is a book by Abram and Joseph Korn about Abe Korn and his survival […]

As the calendar turns to 2026, The English-Speaking Union of the United States begins a year-long celebration of 250 years of American independence. Throughout the year, ESU will feature several Happy Hours that give us an opportunity to pause and reflect on this historic milestone.The American Revolution was a war unlike any other—one of ideas […]

The Shreveport Opera Resident Artist Program allows emerging professional singers and pianists the opportunity to receive training within a professional opera company. We are pleased to have Gwenyth Sell, Soprano; Cambria Metzinger, Mezzo-Soprano; Jeremy Do, Tenor; Justin Ramm-Damron, Bass-Baritone; and Robert Cruz, pianist. They will perform “Operatizers” (a concert of Opera Arias and Musical Theater Pieces).

The ESU is excited to offer this exclusive professional development session, presented live via Zoom from Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Shakespeare in Song will explore how Shakespeare used music to enhance mood, develop character, and support storytelling, as well as how these techniques can be used to engage modern students.This workshop will be led by Dr. Emily Baines, a […]

After 250 years, why are Jane Austen’s novels still so popular?Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most famous writers in English literature. Her books are read by people all over the world and have been made into countless TV, film, theatre, and radio adaptations. She is known for her sharp wit, social commentary on […]

Dr. Sam Cannon was born, raised, and home-schooled here in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the age of 19 he moved to Mexico City for several years. Upon returning to Shreveport, he formally studied Spanish at BPCC and LSUS. Afterwards, he pursued graduate degrees in Latin American & Iberian Literatures, Cultures, and Languages from the University of […]

Sponsored by the ESU Mongolia and Central Pennsylvania Branches The English-Speaking Union is a worldwide nonprofit education-based organization spanning the globe with international branches in 66 countries from Albania to Yemen.All ESUs worldwide are connected through the ESU International Council. The President of the ESU International Council is Professor Bolormaa also known as Bella from […]