Amy and the Orphans

Amy and the Orphans

Amy and the Orphans

Amy and the Orphans

Amy and the Orphans

Overview

When their 85-year-old father dies, sparring siblings Maggie and Jake must face a question: How to break the bad news to their sister Amy, who has Down syndrome and has lived in a state home for years? Along the way, the pair find out just how much they don’t know about their family and each other. It seems only Amy knows who she really is.

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Details

  • Time Period: Present Day
  • Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

Lindsey Ferrentino

Lindsey Ferrentino is a playwright who was named Variety’s 2025 “Broadway Stars to Watch” as she premiered two shows on Broadway last season with The Fear of 13 and The Queen of Versailles. Her work includes the Olivier Award-nominated play The Fear of 13 (Donmar Warehouse, L ...

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