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One of the funniest plays ever written, this extraordinarily inventive, side-splitting comedy centers on the hilarious dilemma of Willum, a young architect, who is visited by a man he's never met but who saved his life in Vietnam. Rick turns out to be a hopeless "nerd" - a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact.
After just one week, Rick has almost single-handedly destroyed Willum's career, his life and his sanity. Incident piles upon uproarious incident, until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence - a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprise ending of the play.
- Larry Shue
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News About The Nerd at Alley Theatre
Video: Costume Designer Haydee Zelideth on THE NERD at Alley Theatre
March 13, 2024Watch as Costumer Designer Haydee Zelideth talks about working on Alley Theatre's production of The Nerd in Houston, Texas.
Video: Director Brandon Weinbrenner on THE NERD at Alley Theatre
March 08, 2024Watch as Director Brandon Weinbrenner talks about bringing The Nerd to life on stage at Alley Theatre. 'If you just want to go and laugh with your friends, this is the place to do it!' he says on the production.
Review: THE NERD Waxes Nostalgic at ALLEY THEATRE
March 06, 2024THE NERD is frankly still THE NERD, and the director, Brandon Weinbrenner, doesn’t reinvent much of anything. There’s nothing new or fresh, and the script is presented almost as if it would have run back in 1981. There is no discernable reason to remount this show save for the idea that it was fun back in the day.
Video: Get A First Look at THE NERD at Alley Theatre
March 01, 2024Get a first look at Alley Theatre's production of The Nerd in Houston, Texas. Directed by Alley Theatre's Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner, Larry Shue's uproarious play promises laughter, chaos, and an unforgettable night at the theatre. Check out the video!
Alley Theatre to Present Comedy THE NERD in February and March
January 17, 2024The Alley Theatre presents the hilarious comedy 'The Nerd'. Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner, the play promises laughter, chaos, and an unforgettable night at the theatre.
Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2023-2024 Season
April 17, 20232023-24 Seasonal Auditions for Houston actors will be at Alley Theatre. Auditions will be for AEA and non-AEA adult actors, ages 18 and older.
JANE EYRE, PICTURES FROM HOME, and More Are Part of the Alley Theatre's 2023-24 Season
March 22, 2023The Alley Theatre has announced its 2023-24 season which includes classic works, world premiere plays, one world premiere musical, a murder mystery, and lots of laughter. Learn more about the full lineup here!
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