Speech and Debate Will Get Midwest Premiere April 16 in Chicago | Playbill

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News Speech and Debate Will Get Midwest Premiere April 16 in Chicago American Theater Company (ATC) is replacing Born Yesterday, its final production of the 2007-08 season, with the hot new American play, Speech and Debate, by Stephen Karam.

The play was a surprise hit at Roundabout Theatre Company's 65-seat Roundabout Underground space in Manhattan. It continues an extended run there.

The separate Midwest premiere production, directed by ATC artistic director PJ Paparelli, will run April 16-May 11. Opening is April 21. ATC is at 1909 W. Byron St, Chicago, IL.

According to ATC, "This quick-witted and timely comedy tells the story of three misfits who team up to expose their teacher's online secrets while forming their high school's first Speech and Debate club. [It's an] hysterical yet touching tale of three teens' quest for fame and free speech."

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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?' We provide a truly intimate home for the community to experience meaningful stories. We foster a nurturing environment for artists to take risks and create essential work." For more information, visit www.atcweb.org.

 
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