Call To Audition: "The Nerd" by Larry Shue for Milnerton Players

Audition Date: Saturday, 25 January 2014
Time: 13:30 - 17:00
Venue: Milnerton Playhouse

Production Dates: 23 - 30 May 2014
Directed by Wayne Hendricks for Milnerton Players.

For further information please email the director, Wayne Hendricks or telephone 082 443 5853

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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.

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CAST REQUIRED

• Willum Cubbert (mid 30’s to early 40’s): a bit of a pushover, but kind and intelligent (Large part)
• Tansy McGinnis (mid 20’s to early 30’s): Smart woman, attracted to Willum, idealistic, perky, and kind (Large part)
• Axel Hammond (mid 30’s to early 40’s): Art Critic, pretentious, often-inebriated, always ready with a sarcastic comment. (Large part)
• Rick Steadman (mid 30’s to early 40’s): The titular "nerd", oblivious to insults, lacks manners and sensitivity. (Large part)
• Warnock Waldgrave (mid 40’s to early 50’s): Boisterous, slightly dim businessman, no creativity and no tact. He never smiles. (Medium part)
• Clelia Waldgrave (mid 30’s to early 40’s): Mr. Waldgrave's high-strung, put-upon wife. (Medium part)
• Thor Waldgrave (8-10): The Waldgraves' terror of a son. "Poster child for planned parenthood," This could be played by a girl as well. (Small part)
  

Backstage & technical people will also be required for stage management, props, costumes, lighting & sound design & operation, set building & painting and rehearsal prompt.