Orphans

Name: Orphans
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Lyle Kessler
ISBN: 9781580816038

Author: Lyle Kessler

Narrator: John Mahoney, Full Cast

Unabridged: 1 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works

Published: 10/25/2009

Categories: Fiction, Drama, Nonfiction, Performing Arts, Theater

Synopsis

In a rundown house in Philadelphia live two orphan brothers: the reclusive, frightened Philip and the violent pickpocket thief, Treat. Into this savage and ferociously funny world enters Harold, a shadowy underworld figure of power and influence who irrevocably changes the precious balance between the two brothers. A Steppenwolf Theatre Company Production. Starring Kevin Anderson, Terry Kinney, and John Mahoney Written by Lyle Kessler

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Kevin Anderson, Terry Kinney and John Mahoney.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lenny on January 25, 2023

I love this play. I saw the original production done in NYC in 1985 with Terry Kinney, Kevin Anderson, and John Mahoney, directed by Gary Sinise. The production was so great. Very Steppenwolf.......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on January 02, 2023

A random reading start to 2023–a short, provocative, thoughtful and funny play. This one comes from #theunreadshelf and I can’t for the life of me figure out what made me pick it up in the first place. A mere 79 pages of what feels like a character study of two brothers living in Philadelphia-one is......more

Goodreads review by Dillon on February 26, 2021

A play that is popping with humour, depth and characters that we truly care for, I wish theatre was as unpretentious and honest more often, as Orphans is. Treat & Philip’s relationship is beautifully developed over the course of these brief 80 pages, the parts are so beautifully written that any typ......more

Goodreads review by Sonny Dyon on October 29, 2019

Really interesting work. Wanna see it on stage!......more

Goodreads review by T.J. on April 26, 2020

TREAT I kidnapped you! Who’s in control here! HAROLD That depends. (He freshens up his drink.)......more