Survival Strategy by Donna Hoke

Officemates make a deal to get from each other at work what they can't get at home.
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Survival Strategy

Recommended by

  • Ryan Kaminski:
    1 Apr. 2022
    “ A great short play that anyone can relate to. Well-written with two real, complex characters at its center. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day of the year. Well done! ”
  • Jack Levine:
    29 Nov. 2021
    “ This is such a sweet play by DONNA HOKE. We all need a “Survival Strategy” (title) to make our lives fulfilling. Audiences will really enjoy watching this performed. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    25 Jul. 2020
    “ A beautifully done play on the intimacy we all crave and sometimes we really need that hug, even if it's from our friend. Very sweet! ”
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Character Information

  • Sammy
    30s,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Jerry
    30s,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    City Theatre
    ,
    2015

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    City Shorts
    ,
    2017
  • Professional
    ,
    Various
    ,
    2017
  • Professional
    ,
    Mildred's Umbrella
    ,
    2017
  • Professional
    ,
    Various
    ,
    2016
  • Professional
    ,
    Short + Sweet, Canberra: Gala finalist
    ,
    2015
  • Professional
    ,
    Various
    ,
    2015

Awards

Winner
,
Best of Fest
,
Theatre Black Dog
,
2014