Mapleton Jr. Shakespeare Team Excels

Mapleton Jr. High School’s Shakespeare Team shined in the Southern Utah University's 3 Day Shakespeare Competition. They competed in multiple events, including an ensemble scene title A Stage Manager’s Nightmare. The actors depicted a conflict between the director, Alden Sturgeon, and the stage manager, Hope Taylor.  During the scene, Alden recruited actors from the classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet to participate in Midsummer Night’s Dream. The judges made comments such as “I would have paid to see this.” and “I couldn’t stop laughing.” The team included Trace Groneman, Sarah Estes, Jace Hamilton, Anton Moss, Alden Sturgeon, Hope Taylor, Halle Brinkerhoff, Emily Cleveland, Emma Eastmond, Michael Eifert, Porter Killpack, George Miller, and Mia Schriever.

The team also participated in monologue, duo and trio scenes in three rounds of competition. Additionally, Sarah Estes stepped in at the last minute to assist the Salem Hills Team in rigging for the Tech Competition. We are so proud of our Shakespearean Actors, not only for their stupendous performances, but for their professional conduct throughout the competition, and their kindness and consideration for everyone.