Penny Orloff, a talented and versatile artist, embarked on a notable and distinguished career in the entertainment industry, marking a significant shift from her early beginnings as a working actor and dancer in the vibrant city of Los Angeles to a prestigious scholarship at the renowned Juilliard School in New York City.
Her impressive background in the world of Broadway boasts a multitude of featured roles, expertly crafted under the guidance of some of the most esteemed and accomplished directors in the industry, including the illustrious Harold Prince and the iconic Joseph Papp.
Notable soprano Orloff boasts an illustrious résumé, replete with an astonishing twenty principal soprano roles with the esteemed New York City Opera, where she had the privilege of being conducted by the illustrious Julius Rudel and the legendary Beverly Sills.
Notable among her extensive repertoire of solo performances is the critically acclaimed show "Jewish Thighs on Broadway", which was inspired by her novel of the same title and embarked on a decade-long tour across the United States, culminating in a highly successful off-Broadway run in the year 2005.
In the years that have followed, Orloff has continued to demonstrate her versatility as an actress by appearing in a wide range of film projects, including shorts, independent films, and feature films. Her striking silver-white hair and unaltered, Botox-free facial features, which seem to be a rare commodity in the city of Los Angeles, have undoubtedly contributed to her success in this realm.
Beyond her creative endeavors, Orloff has established herself as a seasoned arts journalist, offering in-depth reviews of a wide range of performances, including theatre, symphony, dance, and chamber music, for various print and online publications.
Noted artist Orloff's sophomore solo exhibition, "Songs and Stories from a Not-Quite-Kosher Life," serves as a dynamic and evolving showcase that seamlessly integrates her ongoing personal and professional development.
