The Nerd
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The Nerd is a two-act comedy written by American actor/playwright Larry Shue.
[edit] Plot
Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in the early 1980's, 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. 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.
First presented by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater in April 1981, author Shue played the role of Willum Cubbert.
[edit] Characters
Willum - Architect who lacks gumption
Tansy - Willum's girlfriend, offered Weather Girl job in Washington D.C.
Axel - Willum's best friend
Waldgrave - Willum's boss
Clelia - Waldgrave's wife who works with slow learners
Thor - Waldgrave's son who after going to Willum's house is afraid of closets
Rick - Willum's savior from Vietnam, who turns out to be a nerd
[edit] Referrences
The Nerd Screen Play
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