KENOSHA, Wis. (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) – Kenosha Unified proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of Tremper High School senior Dallen Arendt, who has advanced to the prestigious National Shakespeare Competition (NSC) following an exceptional performance at the state level.
The NSC, presented by the English-Speaking Union, challenges students to perform both a monologue and a sonnet by William Shakespeare. Participants begin at the school level, with top performers advancing to state and national levels.
At Tremper, Dallen earned first place among eight competitors, impressing a panel of judges with his performance and securing his place at the state level.
In January, he represented 91ÖÆƬ³§ as he and 19 others performed for a panel of theater professionals, including actors, directors and educators. After the first round, only six students advanced, and Dallen was selected as the finalist and ultimately earned first place in the state competition.
With this achievement, Dallen has been invited to compete at the national level in New York City on Monday, April 27, an honor awarded to only 40 students nationwide. The event will take place at Lincoln Center’s Mitzi Newhouse Theater, one of the country’s most renowned stages.
This accomplishment reflects Dallen’s extraordinary talent, dedication and hard work. He has represented Tremper High School and 91ÖÆƬ³§ with distinction.
Community members are encouraged to support Dallen by participating in the 2026 NSC People’s Choice Award. , voting closes Tuesday, April 21.