Doughnut Hole

by Donna Hoke

In a dog-eat-doughnut world, the last peanut log can lead to life-changing decisions.

In a dog-eat-doughnut world, the last peanut log can lead to life-changing decisions.

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Doughnut Hole

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  • Tom Moran: Doughnut Hole

    A charming, funny slice-of-senior-citizen life. Believable, far-ranging, naturalistic dialogue spoken by well-thought-out characters helps this play really stand out.

    A charming, funny slice-of-senior-citizen life. Believable, far-ranging, naturalistic dialogue spoken by well-thought-out characters helps this play really stand out.

  • Cheryl Bear: Doughnut Hole

    Don't touch the seniors doughnuts, they will come for you! Absolutely hilarious and well done!

    Don't touch the seniors doughnuts, they will come for you! Absolutely hilarious and well done!

  • Robert Weibezahl: Doughnut Hole

    A hilarious short play that beautifully captures the deceptively narrow concerns of a group of older women on a senior bowling league. The last remaining doughnut becomes a metaphor for so much more—symbolizing nothing less than a deep yearning for more out of life. Great roles for an underserved group—older women.

    A hilarious short play that beautifully captures the deceptively narrow concerns of a group of older women on a senior bowling league. The last remaining doughnut becomes a metaphor for so much more—symbolizing nothing less than a deep yearning for more out of life. Great roles for an underserved group—older women.

Character Information

  • Charlotte
    senior citizen who just got back from the trip of a lifetime
    Character Age
    70s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Sally
    senior citizen bowler with highest average in the league

    Character Age
    70s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Grace
    senior citizen bowler with her eye on the only available widower

    Character Age
    70s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Good Works Theatre Festival, Year 2015
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Greenbrier Valley Theatre Festival, Year 2015
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Knox Theatre Collective , Year 2015
  • Type Professional, Organization OpenEye Theater, Year 2014

Awards

  • Best American Short Plays 2015-2016
    Applause books
    Selection
    2016