AMY AND THE ORPHANS to be adapted into a Netflix Film

[JBroadway]

Posted: 3/16/21 at 3:25pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Lindsey-Ferrentino-Will-Adapt-Her-Play-AMY-AND-THE-ORPHANS-for-Netflix-20210316

Some may remember Lindsey Ferrentino's play from a few years ago, which was at Roundabout's Off-Broadway space. She will be directing the feature film adaptation. I love that we are seeing such an influx of film adaptations of plays, and not just from Broadway! 

I saw this play twice Off-Broadway. I saw it a 2nd time because it was an unusual situation where the standby for Amy was a man, and they changed the script accordingly every time he went on, and I was curious to see how the play's dynamic changed.

I thought the play was kind of middling in quality. Very uneven, with cheesy dialogue, kind of over-the-top acting. But it had a ton of heart, and the emotional arc was executed really well. It made me cry both times I saw it. Given that it's effectively a road trip play, I think it will translate well to film. 

EDIT: If anyone is curious to read the thread from the Off-Broadway production, here it is: https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1106713&page=1

Updated On: 3/16/21 at 03:25 PM

[Impossible2]

Posted: 3/28/21 at 8:03pm

It had it's problems but I absolutely loved the play. 

I too think it'll work much better on film.