Award-Winning Actress Penny Orloff Offers Broadway Memoir Free on Amazon

Former Broadway actress and opera singer Penny Orloff is making her acclaimed show business novel, 'Jewish Thighs on Broadway: Misadventures of a Little Trouper,' available free on Amazon for a limited time. The announcement comes as the entertainment industry continues to face scrutiny over working conditions and career sustainability in the performing arts.

The semi-autobiographical novel, which follows the journey of protagonist Abigail Paine (born Miriam Rosen), provides readers with a raw look at the challenges facing performers in the entertainment industry. The story's themes of career versus personal life balance resonate particularly strongly in today's discussions about work-life balance in the arts sector.

The book has already gained significant recognition in the theater community, with Metropolitan Opera Leading Tenor Jacques Trussel praising it as 'the best book I have ever read on this subject.' Its success led to a one-woman show that toured the United States for a decade, including an off-Broadway run in 2005.

Orloff's work draws from her five-decade career in performing arts, including roles on Broadway under renowned directors Harold Prince and Joseph Papp, as well as performances with the New York City Opera. Her insider perspective offers valuable insights into the entertainment industry's less visible challenges, comparing breaking into show business to 'breaking into Fort Knox' and leaving it to escaping from Alcatraz.

The free ebook promotion, running January 30-31, 2025, provides an opportunity for aspiring performers, industry professionals, and theater enthusiasts to gain insight into the realities of pursuing a career in show business, while exploring the complex relationship between professional ambition and personal fulfillment.