Write This Way

by Donna Hoke

A writer allows characters to take the lead and, in doing so, breaks through writer's block as well as stereotypes to create a love story.

A writer allows characters to take the lead and, in doing so, breaks through writer's block as well as stereotypes to create a love story.

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Write This Way

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Cheryl Bear: Write This Way by Donna Hoke

“

The characters take over and it's fantastic. They have some ideas she never would have thought of, breaking stereotypes and giving them a voice. Well done!

The characters take over and it's fantastic. They have some ideas she never would have thought of, breaking stereotypes and giving them a voice. Well done!

”
John Bavoso: Write This Way by Donna Hoke

“

It’s easy to see why Write This Way is so popular at queer theatre festivals. Hoke tackles serious issues surrounding gender identity and sexuality and the way we discuss them through a humorous and meta lens, while creating interesting roles for trans/non-binary actors. Bravo!

It’s easy to see why Write This Way is so popular at queer theatre festivals. Hoke tackles serious issues surrounding gender identity and sexuality and the way we discuss them through a humorous and meta lens, while creating interesting roles for trans/non-binary actors. Bravo!

”

Character Information

Alec

Character Age

20s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Male
Writer

Character Age

any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female,
  
  Male
Emily

Character Age

20s-30s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female or female-presenting
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Female

Development History

Type Reading, Organization Little Black Dress Ink, Year 2016

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Piano Fight, Year 2018
Type Professional, Organization Stage Q, Stage Q Shorts, Year 2018
Type Community Theater, Organization Funky Little Theatre Company, Year 2016
Type Professional, Organization Hormel New Works, Phoenix Theatre, Year 2014
Type University, Organization Western Michigan University Festival of New Work, Year 2013
Type Community Theater, Organization Buffalo United Artists , Year 2012
Type Community Theater, Organization Unhinged Productions, Year 2012
Type Professional, Organization Rebel Yard Theatre Collective, Year 2012
Type Professional, Organization That Uppity Theatre Company , Year 2012
Type Community Theater, Organization Theatre Out, Year 2011
Type Professional, Organization Laced Banana, UK, Year 2011

Awards

Bartell Award, Best Short Play

Madison, WI

Winner

2018
Producers Choice

Theatre Out

Winner

2011

Genre

comedy,

drama

Subject Matter Keywords

writer's block,

Transgender,

gender stereotypes

Length

ten minutes,

10-30 minutes

Cast Size

3

Age of Intended Audience

ages 14-17,

ages 18 and up

Narrative Attributes

Centers Female Characters,

Centers LGBTQ Characters