THE NERD
This extraordinarily inventive comedy centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he’s never met but who saved his life in Vietnam. The unexpected visitor turns out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly stupid “nerd” who outstays his welcome with a vengeance, leading to one uproarious incident after another, until the normally placid architect finds himself contemplating extreme measures to send his unwelcome guest packing.
Show dates are January 24 – February 9, 2025.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Auditions will be on October 27 & 28, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the Flowertown Players theatre. Callbacks by invitation will be held on October 29.
All audition sides will be provided at auditions.
CHARACTERS and DESCRIPTIONS
Willum Cubbert (25 – 40 yrs old)
Willum 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. He rents two rooms in his house to Tansy and Axel.
Tansy McGinnis (25 – 40 yrs old)
A smart woman who is as attracted to Willum as he is to her, but who has been offered her dream job as a television weather forecaster in Washington, D.C., and feels guilty for leaving Willum behind. Idealistic, perky, and just as kind as Willum.
Axel Hammond (25 – 40 yrs old)
Willum’s best friend. He’s a pretentious, often-inebriated drama critic, always ready with a sarcastic comment.
Rick Steadman (25 – 40 yrs old)
The titular “nerd.” He’s oblivious to insult and lacks manners or sensitivity. He tells Willum that he works as an inspector at a chalk factory in Wisconsin.
Warnock Waldgrave (35 – 55 yrs old)
A boisterous, slightly dim businessman, owner of eight hotels, with no creativity and no tact. He never smiles.
Clelia Waldgrave (30 – 45 yrs old)
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.”
Thor Waldgrave (appears 7 – 10 yrs old)
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.