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Speech & Debate began as a 2007 stage play by Stephen Karam and evolved into a 2017 feature film with music by Deborah Lurie. The piece blends dark comedy with music to explore adolescence, truth-telling, identity, and power through a high-school scandal and a makeshift Speech & Debate club. Rights are licensed as a full-length play with music, managed by Concord Theatricals (Dramatists Play Service handles script/rights). This page brings you a concise biography, discography highlights, and up-to-date tour information to help you secure your seats with ease.

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Stay tuned for upcoming appearances across the country. If you’re planning to catch Speech & Debate live, we’ve got you covered with essential show info, social links, and local venue details. Secure your seats through trusted sources, and follow the performer for the latest updates.

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  • Origin: 2007 stage play by Stephen Karam; later adapted into a 2017 feature film directed by Dan Harris, with music by Deborah Lurie.
  • Genre: dark comedy with music; explores adolescence, truth-telling, identity, and power through a high-school scandal and a makeshift Speech & Debate club.
  • Rights and licensing: licensed as a full-length play with music; rights managed by Concord Theatricals (Dramatists Play Service for script/rights).
  • Notable productions: Off-Broadway debut (Roundabout Underground, 2007); 2013 Chicago premiere at American Theater Company; UK premiere at Trafalgar Studios (2017).
  • Film soundtrack: released by Broadway Records (2017) as Speech & Debate – Original Score/Score album; music by Deborah Lurie; includes songs performed by the cast.
  • 2025–2026 appearances: Civic Theatre of Allentown (Allentown, PA) Sept 5–14, 2025; Beck Center for the Arts (Lakewood, OH) May 29–June 28, 2026 in the Studio Theater.

Stay tuned for upcoming appearances across the country. If you’re planning to catch Speech & Debate live, we’ve got you covered with essential show info, social links, and local venue details. Secure your seats through trusted sources, and follow the performer for the latest updates.

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