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Nothing Serious by Rich Orloff

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Productions (103)
Comedy
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90 - 115 minutes
2 W, 3 M, 2 Any (7-34 actors possible: 2-31 W, 3-32 M)
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: Unit set.

Nothing Serious is a collection of Rich Orloff's 10 most popular and acclaimed 10-minute comedies, including two affectionate dissections of Theatre Itself (Playwriting 101: The Rooftop Lesson and Oh My God, It's Another Play). From Antarctica and Disneyland to the Garden of Eden and inside the womb, Orloff creates theatrical worlds that are both imaginative and hilarious. Read More

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Play Details

Nothing Serious is a collection of Rich Orloff's 10 most popular and acclaimed 10-minute comedies, including two affectionate dissections of Theatre Itself (Playwriting 101: The Rooftop Lesson and Oh My God, It's Another Play). From Antarctica and Disneyland to the Garden of Eden and inside the womb, Orloff creates theatrical worlds that are both imaginative and hilarious.

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

  • Playwriting 101: The Rooftop Lesson
  • Eve and Adam: The Untold Story
  • Bride and Gloom
  • Bladder Control
  • Off the Map
  • Can This Marriage Be Saved?
  • Matterhorn
  • Last-Minute Adjustments
  • Nice Tie
  • Oh My God, It's Another Play!

    • Comedy
    • |
    • 90 - 115 minutes
    • 2 W, 3 M, 2 Any (7-34 actors possible: 2-31 W, 3-32 M)
    • Content Notes: Adult language
    • Set: Unit set.
    • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-136-2

    • Published Reviews

    "Genuine fun that can't help being contagious."

    The Honolulu Advertiser

    "A lot of laughs. Orloff's skits are quick, clever, funny and touching."

    Rochester Post-Bulletin

    "A lot of laughs. Rich Orloff's skits are quick, clever, funny and touching."

    Rochester Post-Bulletin (Minnesota)

    Production History

    DEC 14, 2024 - DEC 14, 2024
    ORiGiN Theatrical (Launceston Youth Theatre Ensemble)
    Launceston, TAS Australia
    		ORiGiN Theatrical (Launceston Youth Theatre Ensemble)Launceston, TAS Australia
    DEC 05, 2024 - DEC 06, 2024
    Seagoville High School
    Dallas, TX United States
    		Seagoville High SchoolDallas, TX United States
    MAY 17, 2024 - MAY 18, 2024
    Lincoln School
    Providence, RI United States
    		Lincoln SchoolProvidence, RI United States
    FEB 21, 2024 - FEB 24, 2024
    Strake Jesuit College Prep
    Houston, TX United States
    		Strake Jesuit College PrepHouston, TX United States
    DEC 11, 2022 - DEC 11, 2022
    Solof Productions
    Highland Park, IL United States
    		Solof ProductionsHighland Park, IL United States
    NOV 30, 2022 - NOV 30, 2022
    UCSD
    La Jolla, CA United States
    		UCSDLa Jolla, CA United States
    SEP 23, 2022 - OCT 02, 2022
    State College of Florida- Studio 84
    Bradenton, FL United States
    		State College of Florida- Studio 84Bradenton, FL United States
    APR 08, 2022 - APR 10, 2022
    M State Fergus Falls
    Fergus Falls, MN United States
    		M State Fergus FallsFergus Falls, MN United States
    MAR 17, 2022 - MAR 20, 2022
    Long Beach City College
    Long Beach, CA United States
    		Long Beach City CollegeLong Beach, CA United States
    JAN 23, 2021 - FEB 06, 2021
    Carroll Community High School
    Carroll, IA United States
    		Carroll Community High SchoolCarroll, IA United States
    1 of 11
    No upcoming productions.
    FEB 06, 2008 - FEB 20, 2008
    Theatre Du Jour
    Rochester, MN United States
    		Theatre Du JourRochester, MN United States

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