Auditions for THE NERD

Name: Auditions for THE NERD
Start: 2024-12-16T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 125.5 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States, Tennessee 37659

Schedule

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

125.5 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United States, Tennessee 37659 | Jonesborough, TN

Auditions for THE NERD.
December 16 & 17, 7:00pm
At the JRT.
Looking for 7 actors. 5 males/2 females
Auditions will consist of improv and reading from the script.
Performances will be March 28 to April 13.
For more information, contact the director, Joe Gumina, at [email protected].
Show Synopsis:
Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in late 1979, The Nerd centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved has life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. However, Rick’s awkward manner and inappropriate behavior throw the occasion into shambles. It turns out that Rick is a stupid nerd who overstays his welcome with a vengeance.
Character Breakdown:
• Willum Cubert: late 20s to mid 30s. He is an architect—currently designing a hotel for Mr. Waldgrave—and a pushover. He’s kind and intelligent, but Tansy says he “could use a little gumption.” He lacks the backbone to stand up for himself.
• Tansy McGinnis: late 20s to mid 30s. Likes Willum but is moving to Washington DC for her career. Bright, intelligent.
• Alex Hammond: late 20s to mid 30s. Willum's best friend. Drama critic for the local paper. Always ready with a sarcastic comment.
• Rick Stedman: late 20s to mid 30s. “The Nerd,” chalk inspector. Oblivious to insults and lacks manners and sensitivity. Hopelessly stupid.
• Warnock Waldgrave: 40-60. Hotel owner and businessman. Un-creative and does not smile. Is employing Willum to design his new hotel.
• Clelia Waldgrave: 40-60. Wife of Warnock. Stressed all the time, holds back her true emotions.
• Thor Waldgrave: 8-14. The Waldgraves’ terror of a son. “Poster child for Planned Parenthood,” as Axel calls him. Spends most of the play hiding in a closet or bedroom.