Feb. 11 - Feb. 12 (2016)
Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about 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 on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. 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.
FTC has decided to hold additional auditions for their spring production, The Nerd. The second series of auditions are scheduled for Thursday and Friday, February 11th and 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, located at 1668 South U.S Hwy 87 in Fredericksburg, TX. All roles are available for auditions. Auditions will be conducted by cold readings from the script. Scripts for The Nerd can be checked out at the theater's office. The checkout period is 48 hours. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9am to 1pm. Attendance to the technical week rehearsals; April 11th-14th is mandatory, as well as attendance to all performances. Performance dates are Friday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s April 15th-May 1st.
From Kerry Goff: I have the privilege of directing this comedy and below are a few notes about casting in general at FTC.
Our philosophy on casting a production is very simple, we cast the best person for the role available, and there are many variables that we consider when casting. We accept all kinds of people no matter where they live. FTC equally supports our regular talent pool and people who are new to the theater. Our goal is to have a worth while experience that changes not only audiences lives, but the lives of our performers as well.
Character Descriptions:
Willum Cubbert: Willum is an architect and a pushover. He's kind and intelligent, but "could use a little gumption." He lacks the backbone to stand up for himself.
Tansy McGinnis: Willum's on-again, off-again girlfriend. She's been offered her dream job in Washington, D.C., and feels guilty for leaving Willum behind. Idealistic, perky, weather woman, and is just as kind as Willum.
Axel Hammond: Willum's best friend, he lives in Willum's basement, He's a pretentious, often-inebriated drama critic, always ready with a sarcastic comment.
Rick Steadman: The "nerd." He's oblivious to insult and lacks manners or sensitivity. Works as an inspector at a chalk factory in Wisconsin.
Warnock Waldgrave: A boisterous, slightly dim businessman with no creativity and no tact.
Clelia Waldgrave: 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."
Thor Waldgrave: The Waldgraves' terror of a son. "Poster child for planned parenthood." Spends most of the play hiding in a closet or bedroom.
