by Kelly Rogge, KCKCC
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Drama Club is presenting “Speech & Debate” later this week, a play directed by a KCKCC student.
Written by Stephen Karam, “Speech & Debate” follows three teenage misfits in Salem, Ore., who discover they are linked by a sex scandal that has rocked their town.
When one of them sets out to expose the truth, secrets become currency, the stakes get higher and the trio’s connection grows deeper. The play does have adult situations, and parental guidance is advised.
“Speech & Debate” is at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 10 and 11. There is also a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12. All performances are in the KCKCC Performing Arts Center, 7250 State Ave.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and non-KCKCC students. All KCKCC students, staff and faculty are admitted free with valid identification.
“Speech & Debate” is a Drama Club production, directed by student Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez in his first full play directorial debut. In addition to serving as president of the KCKCC Student Senate, he was also the Monster in KCKCC’s most recent production of “Young Frankenstein.”
“These actors are great and have been committed to this play, so that it can be a great show for the school and community,” Bradley-Lopez said. “This play deals with a lot of controversy and hits issues, especially those that are currently on our TVs, about people who are in the spotlight involved with sexual allegations.”
The cast includes- Brittany Zarco, Diwata; Oscar Alvarez-Alonso, Solomon; KazereJake Villegas, Howie and Ka’Nesha Sutherlin, Teacher-Reporter.
For reservations or more information about “Speech & Debate,” call 913-288-7106.