The Latest News from the Primordial Ooze

The Latest News from the Primordial Ooze by Rich Orloff

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Productions (20)
Comedy
|
10 - 12 minutes
1 W, 1 M, 
Set: A swamp (or at least the feel of one).

Barry and Marjorie find their relationship at a crossroads when one begins evolving faster than the other...literally! Can love between two primordial creatures survive when one yearns for more than their swampy existence?

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $40
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Plays: Volume 10.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Barry and Marjorie find their relationship at a crossroads when one begins evolving faster than the other...literally! Can love between two primordial creatures survive when one yearns for more than their swampy existence?

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 10 - 12 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 
  • Set: A swamp (or at least the feel of one).

Published Reviews

"...laser-targeted ironies and masterful physical comedy."

Third Coast Digest

"An excellent example of a writer using humor to great effect. The audience loved it."

New England Ahtspot

"A well-written joy."

Chicago Reader

Production History

MAR 19, 2023 - MAR 19, 2023
Cape Breton University Boardmore Playhouse
Sydney, NS Canada
Cape Breton University Boardmore PlayhouseSydney, NS Canada
OCT 29, 2021 - OCT 30, 2021
Newport High School
Bellevue, WA United States
Newport High SchoolBellevue, WA United States
DEC 10, 2020 - DEC 11, 2020
Mercy Academy
Louisville, KY United States
Mercy AcademyLouisville, KY United States
OCT 02, 2020 - OCT 02, 2020
Singapore American School
Singapore, Singapore
Singapore American SchoolSingapore, Singapore
SEP 25, 2020 - OCT 04, 2020
Soldiers' Theater
Vicenza, Italy
Soldiers' TheaterVicenza, Italy
JAN 29, 2019 - JAN 30, 2019
Tamalpais High Drama Department
Mill Valley, CA United States
Tamalpais High Drama DepartmentMill Valley, CA United States
MAY 06, 2016 - MAY 07, 2016
Henry W. Grady High School
Atlanta, GA United States
Henry W. Grady High SchoolAtlanta, GA United States
FEB 13, 2016 - FEB 14, 2016
Santa Clara University Department Of Theatre And Dance
Santa Clara, CA United States
Santa Clara University Department Of Theatre And DanceSanta Clara, CA United States
NOV 06, 2015 - NOV 07, 2015
Missouri State University Directing II Class
Springfield, MO United States
Missouri State University Directing II ClassSpringfield, MO United States
NOV 05, 2015 - NOV 05, 2015
Missouri State University Directing II Class
Springfield, MO United States
Missouri State University Directing II ClassSpringfield, MO United States
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No upcoming productions.
NOV 30, 2012 - DEC 15, 2012
WorkShop Theater Company
New York, NY United States
WorkShop Theater CompanyNew York, NY United States

Awards (1)

Audience Favorite, ACME New Play Festival 2013

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