Nerd Herd
by Christian Kiley
A funny and endearing look at love, dreams, slushes, and the unexpected twists and turns that life takes when you’re saving the universe.
Average Producer Rating:
About 35 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
8
3 M | 4 W | 1 Any Gender, Extras as needed
Simple set
39 pages
Reviews from Past Producers
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.
Characters
8
3 Men, 4 Women, 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.
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FRANCENE
[W]
118 lines
- A writer, comic book collector, and adventurer who is in love with Herman.
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HERMAN
[M]
108 lines
- The world’s biggest fan of Gallactica, who also is in love with her.
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GALLACTICA
[W]
106 lines
- The star of the hit show. Played by Susan Simon. Her character has saved the earth many, many times.
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JEN
[W]
95 lines
- Gallactica’s personal assistant who wants to be Gallactica.
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LOUIS
[M]
75 lines
- Herman’s best friend, the statistician of the football team, who is in love with Francene.
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CAPTAIN
[M]
68 lines
- Captain of the football team. Has written Gallactica a letter to pledge his love to her.
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SALLY
[M]
38 lines
- A big fan of Gallactica who dresses just like her.
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VOICE
[A]
1 line
- The voice of the hit show Gallactica.
- Settings
- Present day
- Dress
- Contemporary costumes Fantasy costumes
- Audience
- Pre-teen Teen
Prop List
Comic books, Copy of Adventure Comics #247, Snacks, wrappers, cups, etc., VIP lanyards, Stack of photographs that Gallactica signs, Love letter, Two takeout food containers and cups, Junk food and slush cup, etc.
Multimedia
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Nerd Herd
by Christian Kiley
About 35 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
8
3 M | 4 W | 1 Any Gender, Extras as needed
Simple set
39 pages