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ELEVATOR GIRL by Donna Hoke

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  • Cameron Houg:
    16 Jan. 2019
    “ I cannot possibly recommend this play enough. The characters are great, the story is engaging, and it's an incredibly fast read that makes it hard to put the script down.

    It is often hilarious but in a dark and insidious way. I found myself constantly going "OH NO" and putting my head in my hands as the characters made decisions that they were unable to see the implications of. A perfect reflection of where our society is at in regards to rape culture.

    This play NEEDS to be produced. ”
  • Alexander Attea:
    16 Jan. 2019
    “ Sure to be a conversation-starter, Elevator Girl is timely and thought-provoking piece. The script plays with the idea of what it means to be a "good guy" or "bad guy" through the lens of the superhero genre, to fascinating effect. ”
  • Rachael Carnes:
    23 Nov. 2018
    “ Elevator Girl crackles with truth as Hoke delves fearlessly into timely (and sadly timeless) topics. A defining #MeToo play, this incredible work is smart, funny and just unflinching. Featuring dialogue and pacing that are infused with energy, imminently theatrical settings and stage directions, this play would be a gift to creative teams. One of the most multilayered, thoughtful pieces I’ve read on NPX. I’d love to see this work onstage! ”
  • Julie Zaffarano:
    13 Nov. 2018
    “ Powerful. Hoke tells a story that grabs you immediately and takes you through more emotional layers than any elevator could, Brava! ”
  • Michael Weems:
    9 Oct. 2018
    “ An incredibly relevant play for our times. This exploration on revenge, fantasy, and violence is told with natural, honest dialogue that has a perfect flow and a trio of well drawn characters. Hoke's 'Vanessa' goes on an eye opening journey that keeps the reader hooked for the entire play. ”
  • Caitlyn Manfre:
    30 Sep. 2018
    “ This incredibly relevant story sheds light on a very female+ sense of sexual fear and desire for justice that is too often misunderstood by men - without being preachy. Messages about rape culture, and sexual violence are conveyed through relatable and complex characters in a way that seemlessly draws the audience in. Because of the way Hoke frames this story, people who tend to be more resistant to this type of narrative will still be drawn in. This story is important for our time. ”
  • Eugenie Carabatsos:
    17 Jul. 2018
    “ An engaging read! Quick-paced, deeply thoughtful, and relevant. ”
  • Dave Osmundsen:
    18 Jun. 2018
    “ A lot of great and relevant themes are explored in this highly theatrical and deeply disturbing piece: Sexual assault, trauma, the dichotomy of fantasy and reality, etc. The dialogue flows along beautifully, and gives enough hints at what the final reveal to be to keep you reading. It’s also incredibly bold in its discussion of sexual assault of not only women, but men too. Designers will have a field day with this play, and I would be intrigued to see it come to life onstage. ”
  • Kara Emily Krantz:
    7 Jun. 2018
    “ My first foray into a Donna Hoke play, and how thrilled I am to have had the experience! I had the honor of listening to an incredible staged reading of "Elevator Girl" at InProximity Theatre's Project W Festival. This play is courageous, brilliant, hilarious, nuanced, unapologetic, and necessary. Listening, I found myself transported - I could see the production in front of me - this play could be performed everywhere with a raucous reception. I will be keeping my eye on this one - both the author, and the play! ”
  • Emily Hageman:
    2 Apr. 2018
    “ In the stunning ELEVATOR GIRL, Hoke fearlessly takes on more issues than can be counted--rape, consent, body image, "good guys," feminism, misogyny, the patriarchy--but she does it with a feather light touch that later feels like a super-powered punch in the jaw. This is a play that needs to be performed on a REGULAR BASIS for people of all ages, all genders, and all races. ELEVATOR GIRL is the kind of play that will receive a standing ovation everywhere it's performed because audiences won't be able to help it--and then they will discuss it deep into the night. ”

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