High school students from traditional, home and private schools in Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Watauga & Wilkes counties are invited to participate in the 7th Annual High School Shakespeare Monologue Competition sponsored by the Caldwell Arts Council and Caldwell County Schools.

Over $1,000 in cash awards will be presented.

Caldwell County students should contact the Shakespeare Monologue Competition coordinator in each school.  Private school, home school and other students from outside Caldwell County should register directly with the Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 or info@caldwellarts.com.

Applications will be accepted now through February 15, 2019 – first come, first served on monologue selection. Monologues awarded will be posted immediately on that web page. The final competition will be held March 9, 2019, 1:30p.m. at the Hudson Uptown Building, 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson NC. For further information, please contact the Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 or visit www.caldwellarts.com