Gerstel triumphs at Shakespeare Competition in Seattle

March 4, 2025 1:30 pm
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
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

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