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Speech & Debate Andrea Bowen, Nora Dunn, Gideon Glick and Bobby Steggert head the cast in Stephen Karam's dark comedy about sex, scandal and teenage misfits. L.A. Theatre Works at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 8 p.m. $20 to $47. (310) 827-0889.

Pippin East West Players' staging of the Stephen Schwartz musical about the adventures of a young prince inflects the action with anime visuals, hip-hop dance and contemporary music arrangements. David Henry Hwang Theater, 120 N. Judge John Aiso St., L.A. 8 p.m.; ends June 8. $45 to $50. Opening night, $75. (213) 625-7000.

Carl Hiaasen Aloud presents the author of "The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport" in conversation with L.A. Times sportswriter Chris Dufresne. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (213) 228-7025.

Cloud Cult This Minnesota collective makes music the organic way, literally: Leader Craig Minowa is a farmer and environmentalist, and he and his mates aim for a familial sound -- but this is still a pop band. Knitting Factory, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 8 p.m. $10. (323) 463-0204.