Theatre Casting Call for "The Nerd"
Seeking cast for "The Nerd" show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: This extraordinarily inventive comedy centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by a man he’s never met but who saved his life in Vietnam. The unexpected visitor turns out to be an incredibly inept, hopelessly stupid “nerd” who outstays his welcome with a vengeance, leading to one uproarious incident after another, until the normally placid architect finds himself contemplating extreme measures to send his unwelcome guest packing. Additional info: Show dates are January 24 - February 9, 2025. Callbacks by invitation will be held on October 29. If you are interested please apply.
6 roles
Willum 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. He rents two rooms in his house to Tansy and Axel.
A smart woman who is as attracted to Willum as he is to her, but who has been offered her dream job as a television weather forecaster in Washington, D.C., and feels guilty for leaving Willum behind. Idealistic, perky, and just as kind as Willum.
Willum's best friend. He's a pretentious, often-inebriated drama critic, always ready with a sarcastic comment.
The titular "nerd." He's oblivious to insult and lacks manners or sensitivity. He tells Willum that he works as an inspector at a chalk factory in Wisconsin.
A boisterous, slightly dim businessman, owner of eight hotels, with no creativity and no tact. He never smiles.
Mr. Waldgrave's high-strung, put-upon wife. She holds back all of her emotions, and only releases her stress when she can break "something small."
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