Auditions for
The Nerd
When?
December 7th & 8th, 2009
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Show dates are April 8th, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th 2010. Click here for more details.
Where?
Mulberry Elementary School
5950 Buckwheat Rd.
Milford, Ohio 45150
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Director: Adam Drake
Producer: Linda Roll
What?
THE STORY:
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, "you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you"—so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless "nerd"—a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, and his continued presence among Willum and his friends leads to one uproarious incident after another, until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence—a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising "twist" ending of the play.
CHARACTERS:
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Willum Cubbert: Willum is an architect and a pushover. He's kind and intelligent, but "could use a little gumption." He lacks the backbone to stand up for himself. Stage age 30-40.
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Tansy McGinnis: Willum's on-again, off-again girlfriend. She's been offered her dream job in Washington, D.C., and feels guilty for leaving Willum behind. Idealistic, perky, weather women, and is just as kind as Willum. Stage age 25-35.
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Axel Hammond: Willum's best friend, he lives in Willum's basement, He's a pretentious, often-inebriated drama critic, always ready with a sarcastic comment. Stage age 30-50.
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Rick Steadman: The titular "nerd." He's oblivious to insult and lacks manners or sensitivity. Works as an inspector at a chalk factory in Wisconsin. Stage age 30-40.
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Warnock Waldgrave: A boisterous, slightly dim businessman with no creativity and no tact. Stage age 50-60.
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Clelia Waldgrave: Mr. Waldgrave's high-strung, put-upon wife. She holds back all of her emotions, and only releases her stress when she can break "something small." Stage age 35-45.
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Thor Waldgrave: The Waldgraves' terror of a son. "Poster child for planned parenthood." Spends most of the play hiding in a closet or bedroom. Stage age 8-12.
Questions?
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and will run from 7:00-9:00 each night.
If you have questions, call Adam at 513-293-3459 or email at the_drake_72@yahoo.com.