BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART

by Donna Hoke

Kilroys List
Winner, Firehouse Festival of New American Plays
Nominated for the Susan Blackburn Prize

Law student Abby Gates has no qualms about becoming a sugar baby to get her tuition bills paid--until it means keeping a secret from the man she loves, an artist exploring confession and thresholds of shame. When Abby's two worlds collide, she discovers her sugar daddy has taught her about more than good wine....

Kilroys List
Winner, Firehouse Festival of New American Plays
Nominated for the Susan Blackburn Prize

Law student Abby Gates has no qualms about becoming a sugar baby to get her tuition bills paid--until it means keeping a secret from the man she loves, an artist exploring confession and thresholds of shame. When Abby's two worlds collide, she discovers her sugar daddy has taught her about more than good wine.

Selection, 2016 Kilroys List; Nominated for the Susan Blackburn Prize; Finalist, nuVoices , Actors Theatre Charlotte; Winner, Firehouse Festival of New American Plays; Winner, HRC Showcase ; Finalist, Rising Sage; Finalist, Woodward/Newman Drama Award;
Finalist, Theatre Conspiracy New Play Contest; Semi-Finalist, Playwrights First; Last Frontier Theatre Conference

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  • Tom Erb: BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART

    "Brilliant Works of Art" is a play that explores the complexities of relationships and identity. The dialogue is sharp and witty, revealing the characters' depths through interactions. Donna Hoke's talent shines in crafting scenes that flow seamlessly.

    "Brilliant Works of Art" is a play that explores the complexities of relationships and identity. The dialogue is sharp and witty, revealing the characters' depths through interactions. Donna Hoke's talent shines in crafting scenes that flow seamlessly.

  • Charles Riffenburg: BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART

    A tight, intelligent script with compelling and layered characters. There is so much to unpack in this story that cuts to the heart of human interactions around trust, lies, power, and desire. "Brilliant Works of Art" leaves audiences with a lot to discuss on the ride home, which is what theatre should continually strive for. I cannot recommend this play highly enough.

    A tight, intelligent script with compelling and layered characters. There is so much to unpack in this story that cuts to the heart of human interactions around trust, lies, power, and desire. "Brilliant Works of Art" leaves audiences with a lot to discuss on the ride home, which is what theatre should continually strive for. I cannot recommend this play highly enough.

  • Katie Capp: BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART

    Donna is truly phenomenal, and her play proves to be just as phenomenal as she is! I am assistant directing a staged reading of BWOA right now, and the amount of depth, honesty, and courage in her script has allowed our cast to have such impactful and thoughtful conversations about relationships, double-standards, male vs. female roles in society, and our views on what love truly means and the many ways we are capable of loving. We know our audience will leave having these meaningful conversations, as well. Her play is bold, truthful, and BRILLIANT...and will leave everyone wanting more.

    Donna is truly phenomenal, and her play proves to be just as phenomenal as she is! I am assistant directing a staged reading of BWOA right now, and the amount of depth, honesty, and courage in her script has allowed our cast to have such impactful and thoughtful conversations about relationships, double-standards, male vs. female roles in society, and our views on what love truly means and the many ways we are capable of loving. We know our audience will leave having these meaningful conversations, as well. Her play is bold, truthful, and BRILLIANT...and will leave everyone wanting more.

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Character Information

  • Abby
    first year law student, sexually at ease girl next door
    Character Age
    24
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Grant Parrish
    businessman, impeccably dressed, self-aware
    Character Age
    late 40s-early 50
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • James Gould
    artsy, sexy, dramatic, nerdy-manic, focused, innocent
    Character Age
    29
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Waiter
    Briefly needed in scene one. Can be played by stage manager, or a very disguised James actor.
    Character Age
    any
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Outvisible Theatre, Detroit New Works, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization Kennedy Center Page to Stage, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization The Reading Parlor, Year 2017
  • Type Reading, Organization The Barrow Group, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization Writers Theatre New Jersey, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization Williamston Theatre, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization Winner, Firehouse Festival of New American Plays, Richmond, VA, Year 2015

Awards

  • Detroit New Works Festival
    Outvisible Theatre
    Selection
    2019
  • 2016 Kilroys List
    The Kilroys
    Selection
    2016
  • Last Frontier Theatre Conference
    Last Frontier Theatre Conference
    Selection
    2015
  • HRC Showcase
    HRC Showcase
    Winner
    2015
  • Firehouse Festival of New American Plays
    Firehouse Theatre
    Winner
    2015