A LIVE Conversation with Alumn Josh Gad
Alum Josh Gad joined NSDA Executive Director, J. Scott Wunn, for a live conversation on Instagram!
Josh Gad is an award-winning actor, singer, and comedian. He is known for voicing Olaf in the Frozen franchise, playing Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, and LeFou in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
He competed at NSU University School in Florida from 1996 to 1999. Gad was the Humorous Interpretation National Champion in 1999 as well as the Original Oratory National Champion in 1998 and 1999.
Josh talks about his speech and debate experience in his new memoir, In Gad We Trust.
Access the full transcript for the Instagram Live Q+A video
Punchline
Watch Josh Gad’s national champion 1998 Original Oratory performance, “Punchline.” Chapter 2 of In Gad We Trust recounts the journey leading up to this final round performance.
Josh Gad at a surprise appearance at the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Josh judged final rounds and hosted a book signing!