Auditions held for base play

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  • By Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook
  • 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --  The Culture of Responsible Choices held auditions for their upcoming play "The Nerd" at the base theater Dec. 7.

The production is a comedy set in the late 1970's and involves two Vietnam War veterans. The main character, an architect and former G.I., feels his life is stuck in a rut, but an unexpected visit from a fellow former G. I. shakes things up. When the guest takes "overstaying his welcome" to a whole new level hi-jinks abound as the architect and his friends develop a scheme to evict the visitor.

"We've never put on a play before," said Tech. Sgt. Katie Neeley, CoRC vice president. "So we thought it would be a fun new activity to try out."

"The Nerd" requires a cast of seven, five men and two women. The auditions, some involving cold-readings from the script, were open to all active-duty, dependents and civilian workers.

"When people think of extra-curricular activities, they mostly think of sports," said Ms. Esther Almazan, acting and film studies instructor and director of "The Nerd". "I like that CoRC is offering something in the arts. This play is good for the base because it's a comedy with a military connection."

Rehearsals are slated to begin in January. The production is scheduled to run in March.

"Everyone should come out to see the play," Neeley said. "It's an opportunity to relax and have a good time with co-workers, family and friends. All you have to do is sit back and be entertained."

"The Nerd" was written by American playwright Larry Shue in 1981. It was first performed on Broadway in 1987 and has been put on in all 50 states.

The Culture of Responsible Choices is an Airmen-driven initiative that helps provide positive off-duty alternatives and helps foster a precedent of good decision-making.

Anyone wishing to schedule a late audition for the play can contact Sergeant Neeley no later than Dec. 12 at katie.neeley@dm.af.mil or (520) 228- 2644.