ELEVATOR GIRL by Donna Hoke

Finalist, O'Neill National Play Conference
Finalist, Princess Grace Fellowship
Finalist, Austin Film Festival

Elevator Girl was never meant to be more than an urban legend, a sexual revenge fantasy created by Vanessa and her graphic illustrator boyfriend. But when the comic superhero unleashes her boyfriend’s darkest fantasies, as well as a flesh-and-blood copycat, Vanessa must...
Finalist, O'Neill National Play Conference
Finalist, Princess Grace Fellowship
Finalist, Austin Film Festival

Elevator Girl was never meant to be more than an urban legend, a sexual revenge fantasy created by Vanessa and her graphic illustrator boyfriend. But when the comic superhero unleashes her boyfriend’s darkest fantasies, as well as a flesh-and-blood copycat, Vanessa must stop EG in her tracks—with the truth.

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ELEVATOR GIRL

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  • James Binz:
    21 Jun. 2024
    “ A wonder-filled dark comedy with a female lead that shows complexity and nuance. Realism and fantasy mix to create a stew of many flavors and textures. Donna Hoke is a master story teller and her dialogue is done with machine precision. I would recommend this to any producer looking for a sort story to tell that is timely and timeless. Brava. ”
  • Tom Erb:
    13 May. 2024
    “ Donna Hoke's play "Elevator Girl" introduces us to Vanessa, Peter, and Richard. Vanessa and her boyfriend, Peter, create a comic superhero called Elevator Girl as a sexual revenge fantasy. The play weaves graphic elements with realistic scenes, using an elevator as a central frame. As the story unfolds, secrets and consequences emerge, challenging the characters' beliefs and relationships. It's a cool premise and a good read. ”
  • Ashland New Plays Festival:
    11 Jun. 2021
    “ Donna Hoke is an extraordinarily gifted playwright who comes at her subjects in unexpected ways. We recorded ELEVATOR GIRL at Play4Keeps with three very talented young actors who absolutely killed it. But first they had to talk their way through all the different issues their characters raised for them. Like the big league talent she is, Donna pitches knuckleballs that will have you swinging wildly at your assumptions and thinking long after you've finished this play about all the subtleties and nuances she delivers. We highly recommend it. ”
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Character Information

  • Vanessa
    24-26,
    Female
    Peter’s girlfriend, an editorial assistant
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Peter
    20s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Vanessa’s boyfriend, Richard’s roommate, an animation artist
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Richard
    24-26,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Peter's roommate, an editorial assistant
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    InProximity Project W Festival, New York
    ,
    2018
  • Reading
    ,
    The Road Theatre Company Summer Play Festival, Los Angeles
    ,
    2017
  • Residency
    ,
    Road Less Traveled Productions
    ,
    2016

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Vanguard Arts Collective
    ,
    2019
  • University
    ,
    Bates College
    ,
    2019

Awards

Finalist
,
Princess Grace Playwriting Fellowship
,
Princess Grace Foundation
,
2018
Finalist
,
O'Neill
,
O'Neill Center
,
2017
Finalist
,
First Flight Festival
,
Boomerang
,
2017