The Nerd presented by Company of Rowlett Performers

The Nerd, by Larry Shue, is a popular two-act comedy about an architect, Willum Cubbert, whose life is upended when Rick Steadman, the man who saved his life in Vietnam, unexpectedly shows up at his 34th birthday party. Rick, a socially inept and bumbling "nerd," overstays his welcome, causing chaos and testing Willum's patience and his relationships with his friends and clients. The play, which premiered in 1981, is known for its farcical humor, absurd situations, and exploration of human relationships, becoming a staple in American theater.