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The Center Theatre Company production of EVE AND ADAM: THE UNTOLD STORY, part of NOTHING SERIOUS (photo by Lisa Helfert)
NOTHING SERIOUS 10 short comedies by Rich Orloff
“genuine fun that can't help being contagious” Honolulu Advertiser
"A lot of laughs. Orloff's skits are quick,
clever, funny and touching."
NOTHING SERIOUS, published by Playscripts, is a collection of ten of Rich Orloff’s most popular and acclaimed short comedies. From Antarctica and Disneyland to the Garden of Eden and inside the womb, Rich Orloff creates theatrical worlds that are both imaginative and hilarious.
The plays include:
The Kaleidoscope Theatre Company production of PLAYWRITING 101: THE ROOFTOP LESSON (photo by Rick Tormone) PLAYWRITING 101: THE ROOFTOP LESSON - An instructor lecturing on the craft of playwriting loses control when fictional characters rebel. Winner of the 2002 Five and Dime Playwriting Contest and chosen Best of the 2002 Delaware Short Play Festival. Backstage called it “short but hilarious.” When it was produced by Impact Theatre in Berkeley, the Oakland Tribune called it “unusually sharp and intelligent, a lot of laughs.” (3 either)
The Foolish Theatre Company production of BRIDE AND GLOOM BRIDE AND GLOOM (from ROMANTIC FOOLS) - A nervous bride’s fear of divorce prevents her from getting married. When produced at Shadowbox Cabaret in Ohio, Columbus Suburban News called it “a funny piece about pre-wedding jitters.” (1 m, 1 w)
BLADDER CONTROL (from ONLY HUMAN) - A trainee blunders at a meeting when she’s asked to contribute, and she actually does. (3 m, 2 w)
CAN THIS MARRIAGE BE SAVED? (from OY!) - Such a trial! The Human Being wants a divorce from God and takes him to court. (1 m, 2 w, 1 either)
The Summer Short production of EVE AND ADAM: THE UNTOLD STORY EVE AND ADAM: THE UNTOLD STORY (from OY!) - God is a woman, and Eve is made first, in this rib-tickling comedy When produced at Summer Shorts in Florida, the Miami Herald called it “riotous”. (1 m, 2 w, 1 narrator)
The Summer Shorts production of LAST-MINUTE ADJUSTMENTS LAST-MINUTE ADJUSTMENTS (from OY!) - Moments before birth, a child has second-thoughts about leaving the womb. But the team getting her ready won’t be stopped! When produced at Shadowbox Cabaret in Ohio, the Columbus Dispatch called it “a nifty short comedy.” (5 either)
The Summer Shorts production of MATTERHORN MATTERHORN (from COUPLES) - A couple stuck in a long line at Disneyland devise a novel solution to their marital woes. Winner, 2005 Palm Springs National Short Play Festival’s Audience Favorite. (1 m, 1 w)
The Foolish Theatre Company production of NICE TIE NICE TIE (from ROMANTIC FOOLS) - A woman and man envision totally different consequences if she lets him buy her a drink. (1 m, 1 w)
The White Mountain School production of OFF THE MAP (photo by Catherine Meisel-Valdez) OFF THE MAP (from FOREIGN AFFAIRS) - In a very cold place, a penguin helps a lost couple find direction. When produced at Shadowbox Cabaret in Ohio, the Columbus Dispatch called it a “clever comedy (with) consistently funny dialogue.” (2 m, 1 w)
The TheaterRats production of OH MY GOD, IT’S ANOTHER PLAY! (photo by Alexis M. Hadsell) OH MY GOD, IT’S ANOTHER PLAY! - Dessert for a night of short plays: Complete nonsense about life in the theater, designed for a cast which can vary in size. (7 or more, either)
NOTHING SERIOUS is published and licensed by Playscripts, Inc. To read lengthier excerpts, order books, or obtain performance rights, visit Rich's page at Playscripts.com.
The White Mountain School production of LAST-MINUTE ADJUSTMENTS (photo by Catherine Meisel-Valdez)
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