OY! by Rich Orloff

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Productions (51)
Comedy
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90 - 120 minutes
2 W, 3 M,  (5-44 actors possible: 2-41 W, 3-42 M)
Content Notes: Some adult language and content
Set: Unit set.

OY! is a collection of 13 short comedies, each illustrating the meaning of a Yiddish word -- including the untold stories of Eve and Adam, Einstein's demanding mother, the divorce trial of God and the human, the use of unkosher food as an aphrodisiac, and three men in a steam room who communicate using only the word "oy." Appealing to audiences of all backgrounds, OY! is a tribute to the absurdity and comedy of being human. Read More

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
NOTE: Each piece in this anthology can be licensed and performed separately.
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

OY! is a collection of 13 short comedies, each illustrating the meaning of a Yiddish word -- including the untold stories of Eve and Adam, Einstein's demanding mother, the divorce trial of God and the human, the use of unkosher food as an aphrodisiac, and three men in a steam room who communicate using only the word "oy." Appealing to audiences of all backgrounds, OY! is a tribute to the absurdity and comedy of being human.

To purchase this book of 13 plays, click "Order this play" above. To perform an individual play, click on its title below:

  • Word Play
  • Eve and Adam: The Untold Story
  • Good News From Albert
  • Stevie Goldstein Faces the Day of Atonement Unprepared
  • Can This Marriage Be Saved?
  • Oy
  • Murray, Leo and Sol Rewrite the Criminal Code
  • A Trolley Named Tsuris
  • Close Call
  • Is Lust Kosher?
  • Come Light the Menorah
  • Last-Minute Adjustments
  • What Makes a Man?

    • Comedy
    • |
    • 90 - 120 minutes
    • 2 W, 3 M,  (5-44 actors possible: 2-41 W, 3-42 M)
    • Content Notes: Some adult language and content
    • Set: Unit set.
    • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-344-1
  • Published Reviews

    "You don't have to be Jewish to appreciate the wonderful humor of OY! Do yourself a favor and don't miss OY!"

    Arlington Weekly News

    "Surprisingly funny. OY! gives an audience something to nosh on. OY! explores some universal themes and deserves a large and diverse audience."

    The Detroit Free Press

    "Universal fun and laughter. Rich Orloff's sketch comedy generated rolls of laughter as Jews and goyim alike recognized and acknowledged our common experiences."

    Encore Michigan

    "Good belly laughs!"

    Back Stage

    "Good laughs. Highly entertaining. From some of these sketches you could kvell."

    The New York Times

    "Better than chicken soup for a bitter cold night. OY! is an adroitly written, funny show."

    ChicagoCritic.com

    "Quite funny. OY! reveals human truths as universal as they are humorous."

    The Journal (Washington, D.C.)

    "If you're of a certain generation and persuasion, OY! is the shmeer you want for your bagel."

    Washington Jewish Week

    "OY! is a cry of delight. Pure comedy."

    Jewish Week (New York City)

    "Good-natured fun. Each skit is as funny as the next."

    In Theatre

    Production History

    MAY 12, 2022 - MAY 15, 2022
    Ohev Shalom Players
    Richboro, PA United States
    Ohev Shalom PlayersRichboro, PA United States
    NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 06, 2021
    AlWood High School
    Woodhull, IL United States
    AlWood High SchoolWoodhull, IL United States
    JUN 07, 2020 - JUN 21, 2020
    Temple Israel Greenfield
    Greenfield MA, MA United States
    Temple Israel GreenfieldGreenfield MA, MA United States
    APR 05, 2020 - APR 05, 2020
    Society Hill Synagogue
    Philadelphia, PA United States
    Society Hill Synagogue Philadelphia, PA United States
    NOV 15, 2019 - NOV 17, 2019
    Alphanyc Theater Company
    New York, NY United States
    Alphanyc Theater CompanyNew York, NY United States
    NOV 07, 2019 - NOV 10, 2019
    Brandeis University
    Waltham, MA United States
    Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA United States
    JUN 06, 2019 - JUN 06, 2019
    Temple Anshe Sholom
    Hamilton, ON Canada
    Temple Anshe SholomHamilton, ON Canada
    OCT 20, 2018 - OCT 20, 2018
    Paso Robles High School
    Santa Clarita, CA United States
    Paso Robles High SchoolSanta Clarita, CA United States
    MAR 17, 2018 - MAR 18, 2018
    Habima Of Ramat Shalom
    Plantation, FL United States
    Habima Of Ramat ShalomPlantation, FL United States
    JAN 21, 2018 - JAN 21, 2018
    Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism
    Highland Park, IL United States
    Lakeside Congregation for Reform JudaismHighland Park, IL United States
    1 of 6
    No upcoming productions.
    APR 19, 2008 - MAY 29, 2008
    Aaron DeRoy Theatre
    West Bloomfield, MI United States
    Aaron DeRoy TheatreWest Bloomfield, MI United States
    JAN 30, 2008 - JAN 31, 2008
    Savannah Hadassah
    Savannah, GA United States
    Savannah HadassahSavannah, GA United States
    NOV 02, 2006 - NOV 02, 2006
    New Jewish Theatre
    St. Louis, MO United States
    New Jewish TheatreSt. Louis, MO United States
    JAN 01, 2005 - DEC 31, 2005
    Chicago Jewish Theatre
    Chicago, IL United States
    Chicago Jewish TheatreChicago, IL United States
    JAN 01, 2004 - DEC 31, 2004
    Public Theatre of South Florida
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL United States
    Public Theatre of South FloridaFt. Lauderdale, FL United States
    JAN 01, 2003 - DEC 31, 2003
    The Center Company
    Fairfax, VA United States
    The Center CompanyFairfax, VA United States
    JAN 01, 1999 - DEC 31, 1999
    Melting Pot Theatre Company
    New York, NY United States
    Melting Pot Theatre CompanyNew York, NY United States

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