Oh, the Humanity

Oh, the Humanity by Will Eno

(6)
Productions (33)
Drama
|
10 - 15 minutes
1 W, 2 M,  (3 actors possible: 1-2 W, 1-2 M)
Set: Two chairs.

Two people and their two chairs seek to find meaning and direction in life, seek to find just the tiniest shred of certainty, consistency. A stranger arrives -- though he doesn't do what strangers always do, when strangers arrive. If you were ever born, and expect to ever die, this might be a play for you.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Plays: Volume 4.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

Two people and their two chairs seek to find meaning and direction in life, seek to find just the tiniest shred of certainty, consistency. A stranger arrives -- though he doesn't do what strangers always do, when strangers arrive. If you were ever born, and expect to ever die, this might be a play for you.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 1 W, 2 M,  (3 actors possible: 1-2 W, 1-2 M)
  • Set: Two chairs.

Production History

APR 14, 2023 - APR 23, 2023
Wheaton College Arena Theater
Wheaton, IL United States
Wheaton College Arena Theater Wheaton, IL United States
DEC 06, 2021 - DEC 06, 2021
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY United States
Hamilton College Clinton, NY United States
JAN 21, 2021 - FEB 21, 2021
UAH Theatre
Huntsville, AL United States
UAH Theatre Huntsville, AL United States
DEC 03, 2019 - DEC 04, 2019
Mary Moody Northen Theatre/St. Edward's University
Austin, TX United States
Mary Moody Northen Theatre/St. Edward's University Austin, TX United States
MAY 01, 2019 - MAY 27, 2019
Chisholm Trail High School
Fort Worth, TX United States
Chisholm Trail High School Fort Worth, TX United States
OCT 12, 2018 - OCT 20, 2018
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA United States
Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA United States
JUN 29, 2018 - JUL 14, 2018
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre
Chagrin Falls, OH United States
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Chagrin Falls, OH United States
APR 26, 2018 - APR 29, 2018
University Of Dallas
Irving, TX United States
University Of Dallas Irving, TX United States
OCT 28, 2017 - OCT 28, 2017
Wiess College
Houston, TX United States
Wiess College Houston, TX United States
SEP 14, 2017 - SEP 15, 2017
Tiny Room
Stratford, ON Canada
Tiny Room Stratford, ON Canada
JAN 21, 2017 - FEB 02, 2017
Clarinda High School
Clarinda, IA United States
Clarinda High School Clarinda, IA United States
NOV 18, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VA United States
Virginia Wesleyan College Norfolk, VA United States
NOV 03, 2016 - NOV 06, 2016
N/A
Pemberville, OH United States
N/A Pemberville, OH United States
MAY 13, 2016 - MAY 13, 2016
Kent Denver School
Englewood, CO United States
Kent Denver School Englewood, CO United States
FEB 23, 2016 - FEB 23, 2016
Eastside Preparatory School
Kirkland, WA United States
Eastside Preparatory School Kirkland, WA United States
SEP 10, 2015 - SEP 20, 2015
Staircase XI Theatre Society
Vancouver, BC Canada
Staircase XI Theatre Society Vancouver, BC Canada
JUN 29, 2015 - JUL 02, 2015
New York University - Meisner Studio
New York, NY United States
New York University - Meisner Studio New York, NY United States
APR 14, 2015 - APR 19, 2015
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX United States
Kilgore College Kilgore, TX United States
JAN 15, 2014 - JAN 15, 2014
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy
Northwood, NH United States
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Northwood, NH United States
MAY 23, 2013 - MAY 25, 2013
University Of Denver
Denver, CO United States
University Of Denver Denver, CO United States
JAN 11, 2013 - JAN 12, 2013
Beaumont School
Cleveland Heights, OH United States
Beaumont School Cleveland Heights, OH United States
SEP 08, 2012 - SEP 08, 2012
Boise Contemporary Theater
Boise, ID United States
Boise Contemporary Theater Boise, ID United States
SEP 28, 2011 - OCT 02, 2011
Pantsguys Productions
Sydney, NSW Australia
Pantsguys Productions Sydney, NSW Australia
JUL 15, 2011 - JUL 24, 2011
N/A
Minneapolis, MN United States
N/A Minneapolis, MN United States
JAN 26, 2011 - FEB 20, 2011
Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, TX United States
Stages Repertory Theatre Houston, TX United States
DEC 02, 2010 - DEC 18, 2010
Manbites Dog Theater
Durham, NC United States
Manbites Dog Theater Durham, NC United States
AUG 26, 2010 - SEP 12, 2010
Our Shoes Are Red/The Performance Lab
Portland, OR United States
Our Shoes Are Red/The Performance Lab Portland, OR United States
JUL 07, 2010 - JUL 10, 2010
The Arts Centre
Gold Coast, QLD Australia
The Arts Centre Gold Coast, QLD Australia
MAR 13, 2010 - MAR 13, 2010
University Of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA United States
University Of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA United States
OCT 01, 2009 - OCT 03, 2009
Grove City College
Grove City, PA United States
Grove City College Grove City, PA United States
MAY 17, 2008 - MAY 17, 2008
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Auditorium
Bethesda, MD United States
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Auditorium Bethesda, MD United States
MAR 28, 2008 - MAR 30, 2008
Open Cage Ensemble
Chicago, IL United States
Open Cage Ensemble Chicago, IL United States
FEB 23, 2007 - FEB 23, 2007
North Shore Performing Arts
Tatamagouche, NS Canada
North Shore Performing Arts Tatamagouche, NS Canada
No upcoming productions.
SEP 10, 2015 - SEP 20, 2015
Staircase XI Theatre Society
Vancouver, BC Canada
Staircase XI Theatre Society Vancouver, BC Canada
SEP 08, 2012 - SEP 08, 2012
Boise Contemporary Theater
Boise, ID United States
Boise Contemporary Theater Boise, ID United States
JAN 26, 2011 - FEB 20, 2011
Stages Repertory Theatre
Houston, TX United States
Stages Repertory Theatre Houston, TX United States
DEC 02, 2010 - DEC 18, 2010
Manbites Dog Theater
Durham, NC United States
Manbites Dog Theater Durham, NC United States