Thank you to everyone who came out to join our little birthday dinner party that was The Nerd. We hope you enjoyed the show. If you weren’t able to make it out, you missed a funny show. You can check out some pictures from the production in our past show archive.
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By: Larry Shue
Directed By: Mary Beth Topf
Performance Location:
Liberace Auditorium
5048 W. Greenfield Ave.
West Milwaukee
The Cliff Notes:
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, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading 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.
The Cast List:
| Character Name | Actor Name |
| Willum Cubbert | Scott Fudali |
| Tansy McGinnis | Anna Marie Zorn |
| Axel Hammond | David Cooklock |
| Warnock Waldgrave | Bill Kaiser |
| Clelia Waldgrave | Antoinette Stikl |
| Thor Waldgrave | Ellory Woodford Roan Kyne |
| Rick Stedman | Randy Tranowski |
| Production Team | Team Member |
| Director | Mary Beth Topf |
| Stage Manager | Jennifer Conway |
| Set Designer | Scott Fudali |
| Set Construction | Scott Fudali & Cast/Crew |
| Lighting Designer | Scott Fudali |
| Sound Designer | Scott Fudali |
| Lighting Technician | Pat Breed-Kaiser |
| Sound Technician | Pat Breed-Kaiser |
| Costume Designer | Katherine Beeson |
| Props Masters | Mary Beth Toph Mike Jablonski |
| Box Office | Mike Jablonski |
Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by visiting our online ticket site here. *Note, this will open in a new tab.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
Adult: $18.00
Seniors: $16.00
Children (12 and under): $12.00
For any additional show questions, feel free to drop us a note at info@westallisplayers.org. See you at the show!
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:
Performances will be October 6-8, 13-15, 2023.