What is the nerd by larry shue?

The Nerd is a play written by Larry Shue. It was first produced in 1981 and is a comedic play about a young architect named Willum. The play is set in Terre Haute, Indiana, and centers around Willum's unexpected visitor, Rick Steadman, who is a stereotypically socially awkward nerd. Willum had never met Rick before, but Rick had saved his life during the Vietnam War. Rick also saved the lives of various other soldiers in his unit, so Willum feels indebted to him and agrees to let him stay with him for a few days.

As the play progresses, it becomes clear that Rick is extremely annoying and causes chaos in Willum's life. He has no social skills and behaves in ways that are embarrassing and inappropriate. Despite this, Rick seems to think that he and Willum are best friends and that he has a right to impose himself on Willum's life and home. As the story unfolds, Willum tries to politely get Rick to leave, but nothing seems to work.

Through humorous interactions between the characters, the play explores themes of friendship, obligation, and the importance of being true to oneself. The Nerd has been performed all over the world and is considered to be one of the funniest plays of the 1980s. It has been adapted for film and television, and has been praised for its witty dialogue and outrageous plot twists.