ORPHANS
by Lyle Kessler
Broadway and Off Broadway audiences gave this moving drama standing ovations. Orphans has been an international success throughout the world.
Two brothers, Phillip, sensitive, reclusive, never venturing out of his North Philly home and Treat, a violent pickpocket and thief who kidnaps a mysteriously wealthy businessman who turn the table on the two brothers and in strange, hilarious and moving way, becomes their long lost father figure.
Orphans was first presented at the Matrix Theatre in Los Angeles on August 31, 1983. It was directed by John Lehne.
The play was subsequently presented at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago on February 3, 1985. It was directed by Gary Sinese and also played the Westside Arts Theatre Off Broadway and the Apollo theatre on London's West End.
Orphans made its Broadway premiere at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on April 18, 2013. It was directed by Daniel Sullivan.
“Orphans” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Our Reviews
Review of ORPHANS from Orlando Sentinel
PHOTO: Zack Roundy (left) and Adam Minossora play troubled brothers in "Orphans" from Theater On…BWW Interview with Marco DiGeorge
Photo credit: Zack Roundy as Treat and Adam Minossora as Phillip in Orphans at Theater On The…
Review of ORPHANS from Ink19
PHOTO: Adam Minossora as Phillip in "Orphans" at Theater On The Edge. (Monica Mulder Photography/courtesy photo)…
Review of ORPHANS from Brevard Culture
From left: Allan Whitehead, Zack Roundy and Adam Minossora in ORPHANS at Theater on the…
Sketch of ORPHANS by Thomas Thorspecken
Thomas Thorspecken (Thor) sketches ORPHANS at Theater On The Edge. "This show got under my…Review of ORPHANS from OrlandoWeekly
PHOTO: Zack Roundy as Treat, with Allan Whitehead as Harold and Adam Minossora as Phillip in…
ARTISTIC & PRODUCTION
Marco DiGeorgeDirector, Producer Marco DiGeorge’s love for teaching and the arts has led him to the various endeavors he is involved with today, including Co-Founder and Teacher at Truthful Acting Studios, Adjunct Professor with the UCF Film Program, Producer at Doctrine Creative, and one of the founding members and Artistic Director of Theater On The Edge. After an amazing experience producing season one with plays such as American Buffalo, Tape, and Superior Donuts, Marco is ready to step into the director's chair entering season two, starting with Orphans. Marco also enjoys working side-by-side with his amazing wife, Samantha, as she continues to push the envelope with her hyper-realistic set design. |
Samantha DiGeorgeSet Designer, Builder Aside from her role as Director of Operations for Truthful Acting Studios, where she takes care of all business operations, Sam’s love for creativity and design has propelled her into her new passion as Artistic Designer for Theater On The Edge, where she is also one of the founding members. Sam has a love for transforming and repurposing anything and everything artistic that she can get her hands on, and her hyper-realistic sets from season one received much acclaim, including American Buffalo's 1970s junk shop, Tape's seedy Motel 6 room, and the Superior Donuts shop. She is grateful to be a part of such a creative team and working alongside her husband Marco. She also has a huge love for owls and unicorns (not relevant but worthy of mentioning). |
CAST
Adam Minossora
Phillip
Zack Roundy
Treat
Ensemble Member
Allan Whitehead
Harold
Ensemble Member
SUPPORTING STAFF
Lyle Kessler
Writer
Allan Whitehead
Executive Producer
Megan Raitano
Associate Producer
Krystal Glover
Assistant Director
Chris Ivers
Set Builder
Event Staff
Kai Rodriguez
Script Supervisor
Technical
Robb Maus
Assistant Stage Manager
Nelia Lake
Wardrobe Assistant
Pam Harbaugh
Creative Consultant
Maya Calderon
Technical
Derek Rowe
Graphic Designer
Monica Mulder
Photographer
DeeDee Strauss
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