Gerstel triumphs at Shakespeare Competition in Seattle
Published 1:30 pm Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Mercer Island High School senior Kyle Gerstel took first place at the annual Shakespeare Competition in Seattle with a performance of Romeo’s balcony speech from “Romeo and Juliet” and sonnet 138. The English-Speaking Union (ESU) of the United States Seattle branch’s event took place on March 2 at the Women’s University Club. He will perform at the ESU National Shakespeare Competition at the end of April in New York City. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District
