The Nerd

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Writers: Larry Shue

Overview

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Book
Category
Play
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Comedy
Cast Size
small
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, child characters
Tags
uil 

Synopsis

Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in late 1979, The Nerd centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved has life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. However, Rick's awkward manner and inappropriate behavior throw the occasion into shambles. It turns out that Rick is a stupid œnerd who overstays his welcome with a vengeance.

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