Amy and the Orphans
Amy and the Orphans is a 2018 play by Lindsey Ferrentino. The play officially opened Off-Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre on March 1, 2018.[1] The play is about three adult siblings, one with Down syndrome, re-uniting for their father's funeral. The original production featured: Vanessa Aspillaga as Kathy, Jamie Brewer as Amy, Josh McDermitt as Bobby, Mark Blum as Jacob, Diane Davis as Sarah, and Debra Monk as Maggie. It was directed by Scott Ellis. Lindsey Ferrentino was inspired to write the play by her aunt who has Down syndrome[2]
| Amy and the Orphans | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Lindsey Ferrentino |
| Characters | Kathy Amy Bobby Jacob Sarah Maggie |
| Date premiered | 01 March 2018 |
| Place premiered | Laura Pels Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Setting | Long Island, NY |
Jamie Brewer won the 2018 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play.
References
- "Amy and the Orphans Opens Off-Broadway". 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- "AMY AND THE ORPHANS: A Conversation with Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino and Director Scott Ellis". 2018-02-24.
External links
- Amy and the Orphans at Roundabout Theatre Company
- Amy and the Orphans on Lindsey Ferrention's website
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