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| − | + | Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in late 1979, The Nerd presents the story of Willum Cubbert, an unassuming young architect, friends Tansy and Axel and unexpected houseguest Rick. During the course of the play, we learn that Rick had saved Willum's life in Vietnam. Over the years, Willum and Rick had exchanged occasional letters and greeting cards, though they never met. Willum has promised Rick that he could come to him for help at any time. While Willum is hosting a dinner party for his boss, Rick shows up. His awkward manner and inappropriate behavior throw the occasion into shambles. Rick decides to move in. Eventually at his wit's end, Willum decides to take a chance on Axel's plan to get rid of Rick.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nerd]''The Nerd'' on Wikipedia</ref> | |
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Latest revision as of 15:02, 5 February 2012
by Larry Shue
Directed by Malcolm Woodman
Performances: Tue 31st March – Sat 4th April 1998, Bell Theatre
Contents
Introduction
Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in late 1979, The Nerd presents the story of Willum Cubbert, an unassuming young architect, friends Tansy and Axel and unexpected houseguest Rick. During the course of the play, we learn that Rick had saved Willum's life in Vietnam. Over the years, Willum and Rick had exchanged occasional letters and greeting cards, though they never met. Willum has promised Rick that he could come to him for help at any time. While Willum is hosting a dinner party for his boss, Rick shows up. His awkward manner and inappropriate behavior throw the occasion into shambles. Rick decides to move in. Eventually at his wit's end, Willum decides to take a chance on Axel's plan to get rid of Rick.<ref>[1]The Nerd on Wikipedia</ref>
Cast
- William - Colin Sexton
- Axel - Greg Edwards
- Tansy - Chalice Croke
- Waldgrave - David Trowsdale
- Clelia - Mandy Reed
- Thor - Charles Watkins
- Rick - John Boyle
Crew
- Assistant to the director - Jane Quinn
- Stage Manager - Jess Osorio
- Assistant Stage Manager - John McGillycuddy
- Lighting Design - Keefe Browning
- Lighting Operator - Michelle Leigh
- Sound Recording - Brian Fretwell
- Sound Operator - Paul O'Connor
- Set Design - Alan Buckman
- Set Construction - Alan Buckman & Anton Krause
- Costumes - Sarah Byrne
Reviews
Some review quotes go here
Gallery
- Photos by Brian Fretwell for b&w reproduction in SCENE
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.
See Also
Have there been any other production of this play at the SLTC/SLT if so please link to them here.
References
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