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Donna Hoke

Recommended by Donna Hoke

  • Let's Fix Andy by Rachel Bublitz
    27 Apr. 2018
    “ What a heartfelt and hilarious examination of how men deal--or don't--with problems. The seemingly tongue-in-cheek title is both plot and statement to how men approach emotions and the big bumps in the road. It's a joy to eavesdrop, but man, if I wasn't just shouting "Just say it!" at the computer the entire time until the cathartic ending. Nice work! ”
  • The Space Between Her Legs by Tiffany Antone
    23 Apr. 2018
    “ If sexual sci-fi were a genre, Antone would own it. Or maybe she invented it. In any case, this sexy, hilarious. imaginative, and political piece is compelling from start to finish, and unlike anything you've read in a long time! ”
  • Bank Holiday by Max Reuben
    20 Apr. 2018
    “ A masterclass in subtext, this play does a deep dive into discomfort even as it sings with humor. I love the circularity of the language and situations and the way they reveal the desperation of these characters to get at things they cannot reach, and the push pull it takes to get them even a little bit closer to them. ”
  • The Forest by Lia Romeo
    18 Apr. 2018
    “ I love Lia's plays because they are so deceptively simple, but so decidedly complex. The characters are people we know in situations we recognize, but skillful, careful crafting makes those situations by turns fraught, poignant, frightening... Best of all, the scenes always add up to an inevitable whole that is never easy or neat--like life. This is another great one in that vein. ”
  • Pocketful of Sand by Emily Dendinger
    17 Apr. 2018
    “ What a wonderful play so full of mystery, and magic, and, most of all, imagination. Such a beautiful story; I was swept right in and couldn't stop reading, all the while wanting to see it at the same time. This is the kind of play that makes you sad there just aren't enough opportunities for all the plays that deserve them. ”
  • In The Upper Room by Beaufield Berry
    17 Apr. 2018
    “ I love the themes of responsibility--both the good and bad kinds--that run through this family of deeply etched characters. I can imagine seeing this production and walking away feeling like I'd lost something, but gained so much more. Gorgeous work. ”
  • EGG IN SPOON by Rachael Carnes
    16 Apr. 2018
    “ A great showcase for multiple generations--of actresses and issues. This play would be funny if it weren't so dead-on and disturbing. Nah, it will still be really funny. Combining funny with dead-on and disturbing makes for a great play. ”
  • Back Cover by Emily Hageman
    16 Apr. 2018
    “ Wow, wow, wow. The one-act has always mystified me, but this one just takes you to school. The rhythm of it is soooo beautiful, and it's so layered and precise that I'm sure if I read it again, I would find even more to unpack. What a wonderful piece for all ages, just a stellar piece of work. ”
  • Always Plenty of Light at the Starlight All Night Diner by Darcy Parker Bruce
    16 Apr. 2018
    “ Light, love, and lyricism combine seamlessly, beautifully, to take you away into an otherwordly adventure. Lovely. ”
  • Technicolor Life by Jami Brandli
    12 Apr. 2018
    “ Wow. I just added Jami Brandli to my list of favorite writers. Her words, and her story, crackle, sparkle, jump off the page. It's such rich, layered, theatrical, image-laden, and absolutely stellar work; I can't wait to read more. ”

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