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The Nerd
An aspiring architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert often speaks of 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. 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.
Six Performances:
- January 30 & 31 + February 6 & 7 at 7:30 p.m.
- February 1 & 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $32 - $34. This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.