2013 ESU National Shakespeare Competition Finals, Anna Bortnick (2nd Place)

Anna Bortnick from the ESU Boston Branch performs a cold reading as Hermione from The Winter's Tale, Sonnet 57 and one of Julia's monologues from The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The 30th English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition took place on April 22, 2013 in New York City. For more information on this educational program, visit www.esuus.org.

[@elliewhittington8362]

She goes from super cute little girl to fierce performer real fast

[@soleilloiacono1913]

Amazing performance some sections of the monologue was omitted but not noticeable.

[@jasperplatt563]

Brilliant and hilarious! Any stage would be privileged to have you!

[@fernandaarias6839]

Like si vienes por lo de inglés UnU

[@brunoyemilio5443]

Jaja yo si, y no se que dice JAJAJAJA, ¿Sabes de que trata? :v

[@roseswife]

@@brunoyemilio5443 si

[@roseswife]

@@brunoyemilio5443 sabes de que trata es Shakespeare.

[@alejowoelper7864]

wait so people actually watch these videos for fun. im only here bc my acting I teacher is forcing me to do a project :(

[@topcomment7582]

I'm doing it cuz I need to do monologues to apply for theatre...

[@lucindaarmour4685]

Shakespeare is still the most popular playwrite in the world. Tens of housands of people attend Shakespearian performances each year. Hope your project went well.

[@melrose2552]

You are AMAZING! I hope someone has told you that!!!

[@bhoslekichen9238]

Amazing performance well done I like it

[@mayaandreaygrillomassar790]

Nice work. (Though clearly NOT a cold read.)

[@tauxfuuu]

she's way to cute. :)

[@Kesenschaf]

WOW!

[@kalpanasaraf1386]

This is from which play of Shakespeare...

[@cheyennedaniel4261]

Amazing

[@aadyahora6579]

I love your performance. And I am using it for a school competition. If I win then it will be your win to 'cause I got this monologue from your video.

[@karma7673]

Emily Dilauren:-

[@russellanthonyfernandez8902]

Awesome

[@kadijatolba8444]

what are some other female shakespeare monologues

[@MyaChristie]

Kadija Tolba literally type female Shakespeare monologues in on google