Funny as a Crutch

Funny as a Crutch by Rich Orloff

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Productions (19)
Comedy
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75 - 90 minutes
2 W, 3 M,  (5-36 actors possible: 2-15 W, 3-20 M)
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: A simple unit set. Most of the plays can be produced with tables, chairs and blocks.

Funny as a Crutch mixes ten vibrant short plays in an uproarious yet touching collection that explores the concept of disability. In tales ranging from a woman with a disability who is picked up for her first one night stand (Dutch Treat), to a young man who is turned away from the Army for having a prosthetic leg (All That He Can Be), to a waif whose fairy godmother promises to conceal her disability until midnight (Cripperella), Funny as a Crutch is guaranteed to make you laugh and raise your consciousness at the same time. Read More

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
NOTE: Each piece in this anthology can be licensed and performed separately.
Archival Video License $150

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

Funny as a Crutch mixes ten vibrant short plays in an uproarious yet touching collection that explores the concept of disability. In tales ranging from a woman with a disability who is picked up for her first one night stand (Dutch Treat), to a young man who is turned away from the Army for having a prosthetic leg (All That He Can Be), to a waif whose fairy godmother promises to conceal her disability until midnight (Cripperella), Funny as a Crutch is guaranteed to make you laugh and raise your consciousness at the same time.

To purchase this book of 10 plays, click "Order this play" above. To perform an individual play, click on its title below:

  • All That He Can Be
  • Cripperella
  • Dutch Treat
  • I Didn't Know You Could Cook (ten-minute version)
  • Just One of Those Things
  • Nellie
  • The New Land
  • Position Available
  • Toes
  • Totally Accessible

    • Comedy
    • |
    • 75 - 90 minutes
    • 2 W, 3 M,  (5-36 actors possible: 2-15 W, 3-20 M)
    • Content Notes: Adult language
    • Set: A simple unit set. Most of the plays can be produced with tables, chairs and blocks.
    • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-632-9
  • Published Reviews

    "Many, many pleasures. Rich Orloff's witty, unpredictable script fends off pity and preachiness with a daffy sense of humor."

    Neil Genzlinger, The New York Times

    "Well-written and genuinely funny."

    Culture Vulture

    "[A] sharp, witty collection of short plays."

    Neil Genzlinger, The New York Times

    "Rich Orloff packs a lot of agile humor... The show resonates with meaningful authenticity while generating its laughs."

    Back Stage

    "A unique theatrical experience. This delightful program packs in about a dozen laughs per square foot, and raises your consciousness at the same time."

    Martin Denton, nytheatre.com

    Production History

    OCT 11, 2024 - OCT 20, 2024
    Phamaly Theatre Company
    Aurora, CO United States
    Phamaly Theatre CompanyAurora, CO United States
    NOV 12, 2022 - NOV 13, 2022
    DIFFERENTLY ABLED ENTERTAINMENT
    Tucson , AZ United States
    DIFFERENTLY ABLED ENTERTAINMENTTucson , AZ United States
    NOV 02, 2018 - NOV 03, 2018
    St. Clair County CMH
    Port Huron, MI United States
    St. Clair County CMHPort Huron, MI United States
    MAY 01, 2015 - MAY 01, 2015
    Ellison High School
    Killeen, TX United States
    Ellison High SchoolKilleen, TX United States
    APR 16, 2015 - APR 18, 2015
    University of Northern Iowa
    Cedar Falls, IA United States
    University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA United States
    APR 17, 2014 - MAY 15, 2014
    New Bulgarian University
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    New Bulgarian UniversitySofia, Bulgaria
    NOV 12, 2011 - NOV 15, 2011
    Wayne State College
    Wayne, NE United States
    Wayne State CollegeWayne, NE United States
    NOV 02, 2011 - NOV 05, 2011
    Ursinus College Theater
    Collegeville, PA United States
    Ursinus College TheaterCollegeville, PA United States
    AUG 07, 2011 - AUG 13, 2011
    RAMbunctious Theatre
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    RAMbunctious TheatreEdinburgh, United Kingdom
    JUL 29, 2011 - JUL 30, 2011
    RAMbunctious Theatre
    New York, NY United States
    RAMbunctious TheatreNew York, NY United States
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    No upcoming productions.
    NOV 01, 2008 - NOV 30, 2008
    The Foolish Theatre Company
    New York, NY United States
    The Foolish Theatre CompanyNew York, NY United States

    Awards (3)

    New York Times Critics Pick (2008)

    Back Stage Critics Pick (2008)

    nytheatre.com Pick of the Week (2008)

    Archival Video License

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