ELEVATOR GIRL

by Donna Hoke

Finalist, O'Neill National Play Conference
Finalist, Princess Grace Fellowship
Finalist, Austin Film Festival

Elevator Girl was never meant to be more than an urban legend, a sexual revenge fantasy created by Vanessa and her graphic illustrator boyfriend. But when the comic superhero unleashes her boyfriend’s darkest fantasies, as well as a flesh-and-blood copycat, Vanessa must stop EG in her tracks—with the...

Finalist, O'Neill National Play Conference
Finalist, Princess Grace Fellowship
Finalist, Austin Film Festival

Elevator Girl was never meant to be more than an urban legend, a sexual revenge fantasy created by Vanessa and her graphic illustrator boyfriend. But when the comic superhero unleashes her boyfriend’s darkest fantasies, as well as a flesh-and-blood copycat, Vanessa must stop EG in her tracks—with the truth.

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ELEVATOR GIRL

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  • James Binz: ELEVATOR GIRL

    A wonder-filled dark comedy with a female lead that shows complexity and nuance. Realism and fantasy mix to create a stew of many flavors and textures. Donna Hoke is a master story teller and her dialogue is done with machine precision. I would recommend this to any producer looking for a sort story to tell that is timely and timeless. Brava.

    A wonder-filled dark comedy with a female lead that shows complexity and nuance. Realism and fantasy mix to create a stew of many flavors and textures. Donna Hoke is a master story teller and her dialogue is done with machine precision. I would recommend this to any producer looking for a sort story to tell that is timely and timeless. Brava.

  • Tom Erb: ELEVATOR GIRL

    Donna Hoke's play "Elevator Girl" introduces us to Vanessa, Peter, and Richard. Vanessa and her boyfriend, Peter, create a comic superhero called Elevator Girl as a sexual revenge fantasy. The play weaves graphic elements with realistic scenes, using an elevator as a central frame. As the story unfolds, secrets and consequences emerge, challenging the characters' beliefs and relationships. It's a cool premise and a good read.

    Donna Hoke's play "Elevator Girl" introduces us to Vanessa, Peter, and Richard. Vanessa and her boyfriend, Peter, create a comic superhero called Elevator Girl as a sexual revenge fantasy. The play weaves graphic elements with realistic scenes, using an elevator as a central frame. As the story unfolds, secrets and consequences emerge, challenging the characters' beliefs and relationships. It's a cool premise and a good read.

  • Ashland New Plays Festival: ELEVATOR GIRL

    Donna Hoke is an extraordinarily gifted playwright who comes at her subjects in unexpected ways. We recorded ELEVATOR GIRL at Play4Keeps with three very talented young actors who absolutely killed it. But first they had to talk their way through all the different issues their characters raised for them. Like the big league talent she is, Donna pitches knuckleballs that will have you swinging wildly at your assumptions and thinking long after you've finished this play about all the subtleties and nuances she delivers. We highly recommend it.

    Donna Hoke is an extraordinarily gifted playwright who comes at her subjects in unexpected ways. We recorded ELEVATOR GIRL at Play4Keeps with three very talented young actors who absolutely killed it. But first they had to talk their way through all the different issues their characters raised for them. Like the big league talent she is, Donna pitches knuckleballs that will have you swinging wildly at your assumptions and thinking long after you've finished this play about all the subtleties and nuances she delivers. We highly recommend it.

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Character Information

  • Vanessa
    Peter’s girlfriend, an editorial assistant
    Character Age
    24-26
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Peter
    Vanessa’s boyfriend, Richard’s roommate, an animation artist
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Richard
    Peter's roommate, an editorial assistant
    Character Age
    24-26
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization InProximity Project W Festival, New York, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization The Road Theatre Company Summer Play Festival, Los Angeles, Year 2017
  • Type Residency, Organization Road Less Traveled Productions, Year 2016

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Vanguard Arts Collective, Year 2019
  • Type University, Organization Bates College, Year 2019

Awards

  • Princess Grace Playwriting Fellowship
    Princess Grace Foundation
    Finalist
    2018
  • First Flight Festival
    Boomerang
    Finalist
    2017
  • O'Neill
    O'Neill Center
    Finalist
    2017