Get a look at a modern teenager, with all the dramatic, hormone-induced insecurity moving from childhood to young adulthood requires, in Speech & Debate. Written by Stephen Karam, the play follows outsiders Howie, Solomon and Diwata as they move from being online pals to founders of their high school’s first speech and debate team. The dark comedy captures all the angst and anxiety teens go through as they navigate their way through the landmines of high school. (Think an updated and much smarter Breakfast Club, without the detention.) 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway. For information, call 713-527-0123 or visit www.stagestheatre.com. $26 to $36.
Wednesdays-Sundays. Starts: March 17. Continues through April 11, 2010
This article appears in Mar 18-24, 2010.