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.

Amy and the Orphans
Written byLindsey Ferrentino
CharactersKathy
Amy
Bobby
Jacob
Sarah
Maggie
Date premiered01 March 2018
Place premieredLaura Pels Theatre
Original languageEnglish
GenreComedy
SettingLong Island, NY

Ferrentino was inspired to write the play by her aunt who has Down syndrome.[2]

Jamie Brewer won the 2018 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play.

Netflix will adapt the play into a feature film which is also written by Ferrentino.[3]

References
  1. "Amy and the Orphans Opens Off-Broadway". 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
  2. "AMY AND THE ORPHANS: A Conversation with Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino and Director Scott Ellis". 2018-02-24.
  3. Rubin, Rebecca (March 16, 2021). "Netflix to Adapt 'Amy and the Orphans' Play With Director Lindsey Ferrentino (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 22, 2021.

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