General Ridiculousness:
* Farce: A comedic play with exaggerated characters, absurd situations, and often slapstick humor.
* Buffoonery: Play that is silly and clumsy, often involving foolish or ridiculous characters.
* Nonsense: A play that makes little or no sense, often with illogical events or absurd dialogue.
* Pantomime: A play that relies heavily on physical comedy and exaggerated movements, often without dialogue.
More Specific Ridiculousness:
* Melodrama: A play with heightened emotions, dramatic plot twists, and often exaggerated characters.
* Satire: A play that uses humor and exaggeration to criticize or expose foolishness in society or individuals.
* Travesty: A play that is a distorted or absurd imitation of something serious or important.
Other Options:
* Ludicrous: Extremely ridiculous or absurd.
* Preposterous: Completely unreasonable or illogical.
* Absurd: Completely illogical or unreasonable.
Ultimately, the best word will depend on the specific play and the intended meaning.