(Originally presented by the Depot Theater Company in 1996) The Nerd by Larry Shue is set in Terre Haute, Indiana in late 1979. This play 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.

PERFORMANCE DATES: April 4-19, 2008

CAST: William Cubbert – Mark Vierthaler, Tansy McGinnis – Jennifer Bell, Axel Hammond – Eric Norton, Warnock Waldgrave – Rick Druse, Celila Waldgrave – Jill Druse, Thor Waldgrave – Kolin Walker, Rick Steadman – Lee Griffith

CREW: Director – Don Steele, Stage Manager – Shamus Hager, Assistant Stage Manager – Kristina Mortimer, Set Design/Light Design – Don Steele, Light Board Operator – Jim Johnson, Cast Photos/Lobby Crawl – Mark Vierthaler and Seth Eckelman, Set Design – Dave Wetmore, Sarah Schaeffer, Soni Hughes, Sherry Polkinghorn, Cynthia Thomson, Adam Keda, Barbara Duesing, Darleen Clifton Smith, Karl Stinemetz, Jim Gilman, Jim Johnson, Earl Unruh

MENU: Saigon Salad (green salad, carrots, crushed peanuts with toasted sesame dressing and a pot sticker), Steadman Stir-Fry (ginger soy pork loin served with chicken and vegetable stir-fry over Asian noodles), Tansy’s Treat (tropical fruit cobbler served with coconut macaroon).  Catering provided by Kathleen Duffield, Donna Marconnette, Dee Stoecker, Chris Morlin, Ethan Dow.

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