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This Year's Model by Donna Hoke

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  • Robert Caston:
    31 Jul. 2022
    “ Very funny short play. The dialogue is witty and moves right along at a nice pace. In addition the subject matter is satirical but could be very close to reality. I can definitely see this as a SNL skit. ”
  • Christopher Plumridge:
    6 Jun. 2022
    “ Oh Amana is so cold yet so very funny in her desperation to ditch her old model, in this case her husband! In a wasteful, throw away culture we live in now perhaps it's best to remember what is most precious to us, but apparently this is not the case for Anana! I also admired the doctors patience throughout. Very dark and funny! ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    25 Jul. 2020
    “ When does planned obsolescence go too far? What if her husband as an immortal goldfish! The horror. Absolutely fantastic and so funny! ”
  • Susan Middaugh:
    23 Mar. 2020
    “ Donna gives new meaning to planned obsolescence. A wife wishes her husband, who has had 3 heart attacks, would expire. She cajoles his doctor in pulling the plug - unsuccessfully. This short play takes several fun twists and turns; plus there's a surprise ending. ”
  • Robin Baron:
    2 Feb. 2019
    “ Amana has had enough of her immortal goldfish (I love this phrase) of a husband and wants to trade him in for a new model. Unfortunately for Amana, her husband’s doctor has something called ethics and keeps reviving her husband. Marital boredom and the desire for the latest new thing are explored in Ms. Hoke’s delightfully hilarious dark comedy, "This Year’s Model." Highly recommended! ”
  • Asher Wyndham:
    29 Oct. 2017
    “ I hope couples with good sense of humor come to this play. They would bust a gut laughing. Because they would probably recognize themselves in Amana! Yeah, Amana who's looking for a new hubby is ridiculously insensitive, but the more she complains and desires for a better model, the more you can see yourself in her. C'mon, for real, some people get bored with their partner, for whatever reason, and want instant change. I highly recommend choosing this play for your sci-fi showcase!!! ”