Hard Cell by Donna Hoke

An atheist convict spends his final hours with the prison chaplain determined to make him believe.
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Hard Cell

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  • Kyle Smith:
    21 Sep. 2021
    “ A priest desperate to save a soul, loses everything due to his faith. The layers underneath this encounter unfold outward in countless directions. This is a play I'll be thinking about for a while. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    25 Jul. 2020
    “ A riveting piece with a priest who will stop at nothing to save this inmates soul, even sacrificing his own life. Well done. ”
  • Asher Wyndham:
    21 Jul. 2019
    “ Non-stop tension, riveting all the way to the shocking ending.
    One of my favorite short plays by Hoke.
    Another masterful work!
    If you're producing a showcase of shorts on faith or set in prisons, choose this play. ”

Character Information

  • William
    mid-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    an atheist convict
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Chaplain
    at least 40, old enough to be jaded,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Production History

  • University
    ,
    Texas A&M
    ,
    2016
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Subversive Theatre Collective
    ,
    2012
  • Fringe
    ,
    Buffalo Infringement Festival
    ,
    2011