The fourth and final show of the Blue Ridge Community Theater’s 2005 season, is The Nerd by Larry Shue. Directed by Patti Vick-Lee, the delightfully witty and funny play centers on poor architect Willum of Terre Haute, Indiana, whose unrequited love for downstairs neighbor Tansy will end in seven days when she departs for D.C. Even worse, he must deal with his boss, Ticky, who rejects design after design of his for a hotel that he is building, constantly demanding less ornateness, less humanity. But as bad as things are for him, he has yet to meet his worst nightmare. Rick Steadman, the man referred to in the title, is someone Willum owes quite a favor to, and Mr. Steadman decides to take him up on that offer by crashing at Willum's for...ever, it seems. Rick's inescapable nerdy tendencies are enough to break even the gratitude-filled Willum, who must muster the gumption to rid himself of his unexpected houseguest. The result is a side-splitting comedy about loyalty, friendship and backbone. The surprise ending will leave you wanting to see this hilarious show again and again.
the nerd
by Larry Shue
october 21 - november 13
Rick Steadman - Tim Stanley
Willum Cubbert - David Alfrey
Tansy McGinnis - Rachel Claire
Axel Hammond - Mike Lacy
Warnock Waldgrave - Daniel Parrish
Clelia Waldgrave - Betty Ratcliffe
Thor Waldgrave - Paul Behrens
Pre-recorded voice messages:
Dean the Bean - Chris Pfund
Wink - Alan Bittner
BEHIND THE SCENES:
Director - Patti Vick-Lee
Produced by - Tina Maslankowski
Stage Manager - Penny Dalton
Technical Director - Lee Maslankowski
Box Office - Elizabeth Hunt, Nancy Goodson
Costumes Design - Patti Vick-Lee
Props - Wanda Jefferson, Pat Baker
Food Props - Leah Dalton
Special Prop Artist - Steve Martin
Light and Sound Designer - Lee Maslankowski
Technical Operator - Lee Maslankowski
Set Design - Patti Vick-Lee, Joe Webb, Donna Vanderbilt
Publicity - Mike Lacy, Steve Martin
Playbill - Steffen Smith, Joe Webb
Cover Art - Mike Lacy, Steve Martin
Set Construction - Joe Webb, Ted McWilliams, Ed Ratcliffe, Bill Marsh, Bill Jefferson, Frank Moore, Albert Kraft
Woodshop Craftsmen - Ted McWilliams, Ed Ratcliffe
Set Painting - The Amazing Americorps Members, Pat Baker, Tina Maslankowski
Fundraising - Joe Webb
Volunteer Coordination - Helen McMahon
Head Ushers - Suzanne Lee, Helen McMahon