for West Allis Players’ production of:
The Nerd!
by Larry Shue
August 14 & 15, 6:30 pm
Liberace Theater
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
55th and Greenfield Ave
Looking for 7 actors. 5m/2f
Auditions will consist of improv and reading from the script.
Show 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 nerd who overstays his welcome with a vengeance.
Character Breakdown:
- Willum Cubert: Mid 30’s. He is an architect, currently designing a hotel for Mr. Waldgrave, and a pushover. He’s kind and intelligent, but Tansy says he “could use a little gumption.” He lacks the backbone to stand up for himself
- Tansy McGinnis: 30’s. Likes Willum, but is moving to Washington DC for her career. Bright, intelligent.
- Alex Hammond: 30’s. Willum’s best friend. Drama critic for the local paper. Always ready with a sarcastic comment.
- Rick Stedman: 30’s. “The Nerd”, chalk inspector. Oblivious to insults and lacks manners and sensitivity. Hopelessly stupid.
- Warnock Waldgrave: 40-50, hotel owner and business man. Un-creative and does not smile. Is employing Willum to design his new hotel.
- Clelia Waldgrave: 40-50, wife of Warnock. Stressed all the time, holds back her true emotions.
- Thor Waldgrave: 8-10. The Waldgraves’ terror of a son. “Poster child for Planned Parenthood,” as Axel calls him. Spends most of the play hiding in a closet or bedroom.
Performances will be October 6-8, 13-15, 2023.