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Nerd Herd

by Christian Kiley

Herman, Louis, and Francene are fanatical fans of Gallactica! – the hottest show on television. They watch every episode, quote lines from the show, and predict future episodes. When they learn that Gallactica will be at the upcoming Comic Book Palooza, Herman suggests they attend. It will be the best quest three friends could ever undertake!

But these three friends aren’t exactly being honest with one another. Herman loves Gallactia… but Francene is more in love with Herman, and Louis is head-over-heels for Francene. Will the truth come out? Sometimes the quest you want becomes the quest you need.

Join this “nerd herd” as they go on the adventure of their lives. A funny and endearing look at love, dreams, slushes, and the unexpected twists and turns that life takes when you’re saving the universe.

Comedy

Average Producer Rating: 5.0 out of 5

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

At a Glance

Running Time
About 35 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
8 Characters
3 M 4 F 1 Any Gender
Extras as needed
Set
Simple set
Length
39 pages
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8 Characters

  • 3 Males
  • 4 Females
  • 1 Any Gender
  • Extras as needed

Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.

  • FRANCENE Female 118 lines
    A writer, comic book collector, and adventurer who is in love with Herman.
  • HERMAN Male 108 lines
    The world’s biggest fan of Gallactica, who also is in love with her.
  • GALLACTICA Female 106 lines
    The star of the hit show. Played by Susan Simon. Her character has saved the earth many, many times.
  • JEN Female 95 lines
    Gallactica’s personal assistant who wants to be Gallactica.
  • LOUIS Male 75 lines
    Herman’s best friend, the statistician of the football team, who is in love with Francene.
  • CAPTAIN Male 68 lines
    Captain of the football team. Has written Gallactica a letter to pledge his love to her.
  • SALLY Male 38 lines
    A big fan of Gallactica who dresses just like her.
  • VOICE Any gender 1 line
    The voice of the hit show Gallactica.

Praise for Nerd Herd

5 out of 5 stars
Sara-Margaret Cates
Tuscaloosa Academy
I really enjoyed this play. It worked great for our population, providing great character opportunities for the students. Excellent characters and a fun story line! Loved it!

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