Speech and Debate - The Fiercely Funny Off-Broadway Hit
American Theater Company (1909 W. Byron Chicago, IL 60613)
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The last date listed for Speech and Debate was Saturday May 31, 2008 / 4:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Reviews
Pat C.
Best show I've seen in a long time! Energetic, thought-provoking, and roll-in-the-aisles funny! The very talented cast didn't miss a beat. Fabulous!Written on May 19 2008
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Norman S.
Excellent cast in a sharply funny and well-produced play with a serious underlying purposeWritten on May 18 2008
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Sonia Nahmod
The acting by the female lead was outstanding...some of the dialogue was crisp and smart and funny...but overall, 3 teenagers who are gay and/or pregnant, and have had an abortion, are tiresome to me. I'm aware that high schools are replete with these issues, but I don't find them entertaining or informative. There should have been a warning in the reviews that these are the topics of the play.Written on May 13 2008
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Henry Itkin
This is an excellent show that got deservedly good reviews both in Chicago and in its original staging in New York. The reviews say correctly that the depiction of high school students rings pretty true. Two of the four actors in the Chicago production are equity members, and all four turned in very fine performances. As for our Goldstar experience, we were in the front row. There are some, usually larger, theaters where this might be undesirable, but in this little black box, it was great!Written on May 12 2008
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More Information About Speech and Debate
Description
Fresh from a popular and extended Off-Broadway run at the acclaimed Roundabout Theater in NYC, this quick-witted and timely comedy is "Ugly Betty" meets "Election.” Even though they go to the same school, misfits Solomon, Diwata and Howie have never met. But when a shocking scandal involving one of their teachers brings them together through an unexpected chain of events, they realize three voices are stronger than one. And since their school has no speech and debate squad, maybe this is their chance to be heard at last – by the school and even the world.
This is the first regional production of this show following its hit Off-Broadway run. It also marks the Chicago directorial debut of PJ Paparelli, Artistic Director of ATC and creator of Columbinus, recently seen at Raven Theatre. The show features ATC Ensemble Member Cheryl Graeff.
About the Ticket Supplier: American Theater Company
American Theater Company is an ensemble of artists committed to producing new and classic American stories that ask the question: "What does it mean to be an American?" ATC provide a truly intimate home for the community to experience meaningful stories. ATC fosters a nurturing environment for artists to take risks and create essential work.