Welcome to SpeechGeek, the web’s best source for quality forensic and performance material. Our philosophy is why waste time pouring over material when we can help you find quality selections in less time. Spend your time performing and polishing!
Our material is written by experienced forensicators who know what wins. Our selections are fresh and offer various experiences and styles for the broad range of performers out there. Each issue of SpeechGeek includes five scripts.
SpeechGeek is published under the International Serial Standard Number 1545-9209, thus considered “published” by the National Forensic League, Catholic Forensic League, and state organizations. Any questions concerning the company can be sent to the publisher.
SpeechGeek began as a hypothetical conversation at the conclusion of the NFA national tournament in 2003. It was one of those quiry “what if” scenarios. What if we started a website that sought to provide the high school forensic community with the best possible material. I am happy to say that “what if” has been a realty now for five years.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at thegeek@speechgeek.com
Corey Alderdice, Publisher
Our material is written by experienced forensicators who know what wins. Our selections are fresh and offer various experiences and styles for the broad range of performers out there. Each issue of SpeechGeek includes five scripts.
SpeechGeek is published under the International Serial Standard Number 1545-9209, thus considered “published” by the National Forensic League, Catholic Forensic League, and state organizations. Any questions concerning the company can be sent to the publisher.
SpeechGeek began as a hypothetical conversation at the conclusion of the NFA national tournament in 2003. It was one of those quiry “what if” scenarios. What if we started a website that sought to provide the high school forensic community with the best possible material. I am happy to say that “what if” has been a realty now for five years.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at thegeek@speechgeek.com
Corey Alderdice, Publisher
Our contact information
Our preferred contact method is by email. Inquiries made by telephone that can be answered by email will be done in that fashion.
By email: thegeek@speechgeek.com
By standard mail:
SpeechGeek
806 Brownstone Way
Bowling Green, KY 42104
By phone:
1.888.742.2028
You will likely need to leave a message. Calls will be returned as soon as possible.
By fax:
1.888.450.1631
Should you require immediate assistance please email us at thegeek@speechgeek.com
thegeek@speechgeek.com
Our preferred contact method is by email. Inquiries made by telephone that can be answered by email will be done in that fashion.
By email: thegeek@speechgeek.com
By standard mail:
SpeechGeek
806 Brownstone Way
Bowling Green, KY 42104
By phone:
1.888.742.2028
You will likely need to leave a message. Calls will be returned as soon as possible.
By fax:
1.888.450.1631
Should you require immediate assistance please email us at thegeek@speechgeek.com
thegeek@speechgeek.com
Shipping Information:
Orders are generally processed within two weeks. All orders are shipped via USPS mail. You may select parcel, priority, or express mail services when placing an order.
Preordered materials are shipped as they become available.
Refund, Returns and Cancellation Policies:
All sales are final. Once ordered, scripts cannot be returned. Previews of each issue are available online.
All orders for intep scripts are accompanied by digital downloads of material.
To sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, please complete the form below:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is forensics? To put it simply, forensics is competitive speech and debate. Needless to say, if you’re not a Speech Geek, then you’re first guess was something related to the tv show C.S.I. That’s okay, because if I had a nickel for every time someone asked me if forensics has something to do with dead bodies, let’s just say I’d have a lot of nickels.
To give you a more textbook example of the forensic world, Don Faules, Richard Rieke, and Jach Rhodes book Directing Forensics describes the activity:
Forensics is an educational activity primarily concerned with using an argumentative perspective in examining problems and communicating with people…Forensics activities, including debate and individual events (public address and oral interpretation of literature) , are laboratories for helping students to understand and communicate various forms of arguments more effectively in a variety of contexts with a variety of audiences.
Are your scripts legal for performance in state leagues, NFL, and CFL? SpeechGeek is published under the International Serial Standard Number 1545-9209, thus considered “published” by the National Forensic League, Catholic Forensic League, and state organizations. Any questions concerning the company can be sent to the publisher.
Are your scripts downloadable? SpeechGeek is proud to offer digital download and email subscriptions for interp scripts and coaching resources. Download only files are priced lower thanks to the elimination of production costs and processing. Printed orders include the downloadable version of files at no extra cost.
How do I download products? Visit the order confirmation page, which is accessible by a link included in the email receipt for your order. Enter the email address associated with your purchase in the field at the bottom of the screen. Upon clicking the "Apply" button, an orange "Download" box will appear in the menu on the right side of the screen. Your files will be accessible by this button.
What forms of payment do you accept? For online orders, we accept credit card payment via PayPal. Customers wishing to pay for purchases via check or school purchase order, should use our printable order form.
How long does it take for an order to arrive? Orders are typically processed within two weeks. All SpeechGeek orders are mailed via USPS with options for Parcel/First Class, Priority Mail, and Express Mail. Express Orders are sent as soon as possible.
What if I just want one script? At this time, scripts are only available as part of the issue in which they appear. SpeechGeek is committed to providing the lowest possible prices on interp scripts for budget-minded coaches and competitors. Scripts ordered as part of our "Complete Geek" package cost less than two dollars each.
Are the judges ready? Just...one...more...minute.
Do you accept submissions for publication? SpeechGeek is always on the lookout for fresh scripts from young and old, new and experienced authors. SpeechGeek publishes prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, duo interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and humorous interpretation scripts. Please keep the standard ten minute time limits in mind when editing your work.
Individuals interested in submitting a script for publication should send an email to thegeek@speechgeek.com. Please include either a .rtf or .doc version of the script in your message. Our editorial board reviews scripts on a rotating basis. Authors are typically notified within a month of submission regarding their status. Authors are compensated for their work.
I've got a great idea for a button/shirt. You wanna hear it? Sure. We're always on the lookout for clever slogans and images for our t-shirts and buttons. Not only will you receive some free merch if we use your idea, we'll also give you $25.
I'm double entered. May I please go to my next round? Of course you may. Best of luck.
Orders are generally processed within two weeks. All orders are shipped via USPS mail. You may select parcel, priority, or express mail services when placing an order.
Preordered materials are shipped as they become available.
Refund, Returns and Cancellation Policies:
All sales are final. Once ordered, scripts cannot be returned. Previews of each issue are available online.
All orders for intep scripts are accompanied by digital downloads of material.
To sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, please complete the form below:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is forensics? To put it simply, forensics is competitive speech and debate. Needless to say, if you’re not a Speech Geek, then you’re first guess was something related to the tv show C.S.I. That’s okay, because if I had a nickel for every time someone asked me if forensics has something to do with dead bodies, let’s just say I’d have a lot of nickels.
To give you a more textbook example of the forensic world, Don Faules, Richard Rieke, and Jach Rhodes book Directing Forensics describes the activity:
Forensics is an educational activity primarily concerned with using an argumentative perspective in examining problems and communicating with people…Forensics activities, including debate and individual events (public address and oral interpretation of literature) , are laboratories for helping students to understand and communicate various forms of arguments more effectively in a variety of contexts with a variety of audiences.
Are your scripts legal for performance in state leagues, NFL, and CFL? SpeechGeek is published under the International Serial Standard Number 1545-9209, thus considered “published” by the National Forensic League, Catholic Forensic League, and state organizations. Any questions concerning the company can be sent to the publisher.
Are your scripts downloadable? SpeechGeek is proud to offer digital download and email subscriptions for interp scripts and coaching resources. Download only files are priced lower thanks to the elimination of production costs and processing. Printed orders include the downloadable version of files at no extra cost.
How do I download products? Visit the order confirmation page, which is accessible by a link included in the email receipt for your order. Enter the email address associated with your purchase in the field at the bottom of the screen. Upon clicking the "Apply" button, an orange "Download" box will appear in the menu on the right side of the screen. Your files will be accessible by this button.
What forms of payment do you accept? For online orders, we accept credit card payment via PayPal. Customers wishing to pay for purchases via check or school purchase order, should use our printable order form.
How long does it take for an order to arrive? Orders are typically processed within two weeks. All SpeechGeek orders are mailed via USPS with options for Parcel/First Class, Priority Mail, and Express Mail. Express Orders are sent as soon as possible.
What if I just want one script? At this time, scripts are only available as part of the issue in which they appear. SpeechGeek is committed to providing the lowest possible prices on interp scripts for budget-minded coaches and competitors. Scripts ordered as part of our "Complete Geek" package cost less than two dollars each.
Are the judges ready? Just...one...more...minute.
Do you accept submissions for publication? SpeechGeek is always on the lookout for fresh scripts from young and old, new and experienced authors. SpeechGeek publishes prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, duo interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and humorous interpretation scripts. Please keep the standard ten minute time limits in mind when editing your work.
Individuals interested in submitting a script for publication should send an email to thegeek@speechgeek.com. Please include either a .rtf or .doc version of the script in your message. Our editorial board reviews scripts on a rotating basis. Authors are typically notified within a month of submission regarding their status. Authors are compensated for their work.
I've got a great idea for a button/shirt. You wanna hear it? Sure. We're always on the lookout for clever slogans and images for our t-shirts and buttons. Not only will you receive some free merch if we use your idea, we'll also give you $25.
I'm double entered. May I please go to my next round? Of course you may. Best of luck.
