Ground Floor Theatre

Announces auditions for

Amy and the Orphans

By Linsey Ferrentino

 

Ground Floor Theatre (GFT) is holding auditions for our Texas premiere production, Amy and the Orphans written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by Maryanna Tollemache. Amy and the Orphans by Lindsey Ferrentino tells the story of estranged and sparring siblings, Maggie and Jake, dealing with the aftermath after their 85-year old father dies. The biggest question: how to break the bad news to their sister, Amy, who has Down syndrome and has lived in a state home for years?  The three siblings find out just how much they don’t know about their family and each other. It seems only Amy knows who she really is.

 

GFT will be accepting video submissions until May 31st 11:59 PM for local Austin actors only.  Please submit videos of the provided audition sides for the characters you would like to be considered for, alongside a headshot/recent photo of yourself and resume. Sides can be found here

 

Please name all files with the actor's first and last name and file type (ex. Smith Headshot, Smith Resume, and Smith Audition).  Please send video, photo, and resume to lisa@groundfloortheatre.org )

 

All positions are paid a stipend of $1000.00.

 

Ground Floor Theatre is committed to inclusivity and as such unless specifically called for in the script, we cast without consideration to ability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, size, or shape.

 

Character Breakdown

 

SARAH (any race/ethnicity) - 40-50 years old. Married to Bobby. Powerful and demanding when determined of her choices, but self conscious of the judgement of others. Wants what is best for her entire family, even if it isn’t conventional.

 

BOBBY (any race/ethnicity) - 40-50 years old. Married to Sarah. Straightforward and direct. Doing his best to keep his marriage together. Even if he disagrees with Sarah, will follow her instruction, unless it really gets to him. Wants what is best for his entire family.

 

JACOB (any race/ethnicity) - 50-60 years old. Tightly wound and clenching to keep it that way. The more soft and sensitive one of the siblings. We can see his Dad, Bobby, in him a lot, which he detests.

 

MAGGIE (any race/ethnicity) - 50-60 years old. Unspooled and unspooling. Trying her best to maintain control and responsibility, but is a river of emotions. Outspoken and doesn’t bite her tongue. We can see her Mom, Sarah, in her a lot.

 

KATHY (any race/ethnicity) - 30-40 years old. Italian-American, heavy New York accent, visibly pregnant, the walking embodiment of Long Island, New York. Amy’s best friend and caretaker. Not afraid of others' judgement and very much herself.

 

AMY (any race/ethnicity) - 25-40 years old. A strong-willed woman with Down syndrome. Loud and funny, and used to her routine. Lover of movies, even the ones she thinks are bad.

 

Performances will be August 14 - 30, 2025, with rehearsals beginning in early July. Exact rehearsal schedule will be determined by actor availability.

 

For any questions, please email MATollemache@gmail.com