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The Nerd

by Larry Shue

Directed by Stephen Michael Ayers (pictured at right)

September 26-30, 2007 in Hoey Auditorium
Wednesday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinee 3 p.m.

Rick Steadman, played by Anthony Giordano (left), gets over-excited when his host, Willum Cubbert, played by Nathan Mason (right), gets a cut on his hand in WCU's upcoming production of “The Nerd.” Willum Cubbert has always wanted to repay Rick Steadman, a fellow ex- GI who saved his life in Vietnam. When Rick shows up on Willum's doorstep, Willum's life spirals into chaos because Rick turns out to be a senseless “nerd” who makes a mess of everything.

Photo: Rick Steadman, played by Anthony Giordano (left), gets over-excited when his host, Willum Cubbert, played by Nathan Mason (right), gets a cut on his hand in WCU's upcoming production of “The Nerd.”

Lucky Stiff

by Stephan Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens

Directed by Charlie Flynn McIver

November 8-11, 2007 in Hoey Auditorium
Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinee 3 p.m.

Lucky Stiff--based on Michael Butterworth's novel The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo--has a complicated but hysterical plot with many twists involving one dead body, a shy shoe salesman, six million dollars in diamonds, and lots of dogs!

Guys and Dolls

by Frank Loesser

Directed by Terrence Mann (pictured at right)

Olivier Awards Winner 2006
Outstanding Musical Production

February 21-24, 2008 in the Fine & Performing Arts Center
Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinee 3 p.m.

New York in the 40's: Small-time gambler Nathan Detroit bets his big-time pal Sky Masterson that he can't make the next woman he sees fall in love with him. When the next doll happens to be neighborhood missionary Sarah Brown, the stage is set for an unforgettable evening's entertainment.

That's What We Love About You, Hardy Boys

April 9-13, 2008 in Hoey Auditorium
Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinee 3 p.m.

With such an overwhelming response to last year's production of "That's What I Love About You, Nancy Drew!" the students of the stage and screen department are bringing the cast back for another episode. This year we will get to know the Hardy Boys and their family, not to mention the whole town and Nancy's sister. An original script written and acted by students will bring another mystery to the stage. Come and see what those crazy kids are up to now!

Dance Showcase UPDATED!

April 24 & 25, 2008 Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. in The Fine and Performing Arts Center