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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.

Show Information

Book
Larry Shue
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Comedy
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Child Characters, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Willum Cubbert

Lead

Male

Spoken

Tansy McGinnis

Lead

Female

Spoken

Axel Hammond

Lead

Male

Spoken

Rick Steadman / The Nerd

Lead

Male

Spoken

Warnock Waldgrave

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Clelia Waldgrave

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Thor Waldgrave

Supporting

Male

Spoken

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