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Jamie Brewer, Edward Barbanell, and More Open in Amy and the Orphans

Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play also features Debra Monk and Mark Blum.

Roundabout Theatre Company's Amy and the Orphans celebrated its opening night at the Laura Pels Theatre on March 1. The new play is written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by Scott Ellis.

Jamie Brewer takes a bow as Amy and the Orphans opens off-Broadway.
Jamie Brewer takes a bow as Amy and the Orphans opens off-Broadway.
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Jamie Brewer heads the cast as Amy, a woman with Down syndrome who helps her family deal with their father's death. As they drive down the Long Island Expressway, an unexpected turn reveals the moment that changed their lives.

The company of Amy and the Orphans: Mark Blum, Edward Barbanell, Diane Davis, Jamie Brewer, Debra Monk, Vanessa Aspillaga, Josh McDermitt.
The company of Amy and the Orphans: Mark Blum, Edward Barbanell, Diane Davis, Jamie Brewer, Debra Monk, Vanessa Aspillaga, Josh McDermitt.
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Brewer is joined in the company by Vanessa Aspillaga, Mark Blum, Diane Davis, Josh McDermitt, and Debra Monk. At certain performances, Edward Barbanell performs the title role, which is changed to "Andy" when he appears.

Amy and the Orphans is directed by Scott Ellis and written by Lindsey Ferrentino.
Amy and the Orphans is directed by Scott Ellis and written by Lindsey Ferrentino.
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The creative team includes Rachel Hauck (scenic design), Alejo Vietti (costume design), Kenneth Posner (lighting design), and John Gromada (sound and original compositions).

Happy opening to the company of Amy and the Orphans!
Happy opening to the company of Amy and the Orphans!
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Amy and the Orphans

Closed: April 22, 2018