N.E.R.D.S (Not Even Really Drama Students)

That's right -- the Audio Dramas+ from Winter 2022 are now available for your listening pleasure on Spotify!! Make sure to check them out! 👁👁 (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcenuvosxKD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

ONE MORE DAY! Our full-length musical for W2022, "Road Trip!", premieres TOMORROW at 7 PM in Angell Hall Aud B!! There will also be shows at 2 PM & 7 PM this Saturday, also in AH Aud B! (Tickets are free, with a suggested donation of $5). "Road Trip!" was written by B Dergis and Will McClelland, and directed by B, Will, and Roma. It covers the story of 5 friends who decide to drive out to Seattle to see a solar eclipse--though things don't go exactly as planned 👀 We hope to see you there!! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcD3BxCJRu3/?utm_medium=tumblr

AUDIO DRAMAS+ are happening NOW on our YouTube channel!! If you can't watch tonight, they'll be up FOREVER (and ever and ever) so you can still watch dramas like "The Haunted Haunted House," written by Maria Zurbuchen, Avalon Litwiller, Maeson Linnert, Emma Laible, and Natalie Dixon, any time you want!! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb06gHiAdv5/?utm_medium=tumblr

Less than 24 hours until AUDIO DRAMAS+!! Stop by our YouTube channel tomorrow to catch "The Ballad of Willy Sparkles," written by Adrian Beyer, Liv Harbert, Quinn Newman, and Jacob Zhao!! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbyuD0NAHy2/?utm_medium=tumblr

👁👁👁👁👁👁 Tune in on our YouTube channel this FRIDAY at 7 PM so you don't miss "These People Are Functional and So Is This Elevator," written by Abby O'Meara, Roma, Rashika Rao, and Addy Gordon!! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbvXyLXJNOi/?utm_medium=tumblr

What are you doing this Friday at 7 PM? We hope your answer is tuning into AUDIO DRAMAS+! Make sure to catch "This Bird Is Broken," written by Bailey Redler, Cory Plotzke, and Lili Omilian! 👀👀 (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbqWjJTJndN/?utm_medium=tumblr

These are no ordinary audio dramas, this is Audio Dramas PLUS! Now including audio dramas with visual aspects to engage ALL of the senses (we're still working on smell). AD+ will premiere on our YouTube channel April 1st at 7pm. Watch it live to experience it for the first time alongside other NERDS! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdyVOfgRl1/?utm_medium=tumblr

The read-through for "Road Trip" went swimmingly!! We're so excited to start working towards sharing this show with you all!! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/nerdsdotheatre/p/CZFMDP5lgB9/?utm_medium=tumblr

That's right -- "Legal Courtship" is now available to watch on YouTube anytime you want! Make sure to check it out (the link is in our bio!) 👀 (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZAnxmtFVqD/?utm_medium=tumblr

Buckle up -- it's time for our Winter 2022 musical, "Road Trip!", written and directed by B Dergis and composed & music directed by Will McClelland! "Road Trip!" is the story of five friends who embark on--you guessed it--a road trip out to Seattle to see a solar eclipse. Strange things can happen on the road, though... Auditions will be on January 14 and 15, with callbacks happening on the 16th! If you'd like to audition, you can find the sign-up sheet (which includes a character breakdown and a link to the audition form) at the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYaNrxMFqYe/?utm_medium=tumblr

Come join us for our Open Mic Night next Saturday!! You perform whatever you'd like (it doesn't have to be singing!), and you can even decide to perform when you get there - no sign-up necessary! There will be a keyboard, projector for instrumentals, and microphone provided, and potentially also a guitar (though we recommend you bring your own if you have one). We hope to see you there! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUQMFXolxCY/?utm_medium=tumblr

The readthrough for "Legal Courtship" was a resounding success! We can't wait to start working on this wonderful show with you all!! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUEWK2-gL7f/?utm_medium=tumblr

Meet Emma Laible (she/they), our treasurer for 2021-22 cabinet!! Emma is a sophomore studying mechanical engineering, and has been a part of NERDS since last fall. They are also the composer of this semester's full-length musical, "Legal Courtship"! Fun fact: she's really good at making friendship bracelets! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTQZrIRFr_q/?utm_medium=tumblr

Oh? Is it tme to introduce the 2021-2022 NERDS cabinet? You betcha! First up is Alec Bayoneto, our president! Alec (he/they) is the President of NERDS, and has been involved in every production since joining freshman year. He is a rising senior majoring in neuroscience and art history, with a minor in LGBTQ+ and Sexuality studies. Fun Fact: They have played Scooby Doo in two completely separate theatrical productions! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTKRzsugVTG/?utm_medium=tumblr

Want to learn more about NERDS and how to get involved? Come talk to us at Festifall next Wednesday, 9/1! We'll be at table B40 on the eastern side of the Diag on Central Campus from 5 to 8 pm. We hope to see you there!! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTDPLW3l8Qq/?utm_medium=tumblr

ATTENTION NERDS: We are VERY excited to officially announce that our musical for Fall 2021 will be "Legal Courtship," which is written by Adrian Beyer and composed by Emma Laible!! In "Legal Courtship," two lawyers with a storied past must face off in complicated trial with twists at every turn. What they discover about the case (and themselves) will shock you! More information about auditions and show dates will be announced soon. We hope you all are as excited as we are to get started on another semester of NERDS theater!! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjyEAFgYNp/?utm_medium=tumblr

Another show is up! You can now watch "Get A Clue," the NERDS musical from Fall 2017 written by Sameehita Mohan and Lily Lu, on our YouTube channel!! Make sure to check it out! (at University of Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSVkhB6g0jB/?utm_medium=tumblr