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Donna Hoke

Recommended by Donna Hoke

  • Mon Chaton by Thembi Duncan
    6 Apr. 2018
    “ I'm a sucker for a period piece about marginalized communities, and this one has the heart, language, and, most importantly, humanity that makes such pieces succeed. The boarding house is more than a business, and I love how Virginia comes to learn this. ”
  • Welcome to Matteson! by Inda Craig-Galván
    20 Feb. 2018
    “ I so admired the seeming ease with which this play unfolded into layer after layer, the mark of a playwright who has both command of the craft and her characters. I expect we'll be seeing this one onstage very soon! ”
  • Thank You For Letting Me Have Sex With You by Dave Hanson
    13 Feb. 2018
    “ There are parts of this conversation that will probably sound familiar to any long-term couple, but even if there aren't, the play is still wildly entertaining. ”
  • Policarpa: Apocalypse Sur Amerikka by Diana Burbano
    11 Feb. 2018
    “ Diana Burbano's voice is mesmerizing--lyrical, densely intelligent, precise--as is the visualization of the beautiful imagery she creates to contrast this tragic story. One can only imagine it in production, but what a production it would be! ”
  • COMPLIMENTARY WIFI by Rachael Carnes
    10 Feb. 2018
    “ Oh man, I love this! Everybody who's been in a long-term relationship knows that just because you're in a fancy hotel room, you don't become other people. The deconstruction of that elusive fantasy, and the realism that pervades, make this piece a delight. And the end is exactly what it needs to be without going over the top. Lovely. ”
  • The Mermaids' Parade by Gina Femia
    29 Jan. 2018
    “ Imaginative theatricality, poetry, and theme-blending that nails the ending, the trickiest part. Bravo! Full of impossible-to-stage stage directions that make me yearn for the magic. ”
  • Cost of Living by Martyna Majok
    25 Jan. 2018
    “ If you've forgotten what it's like to begin reading a new play with no expectations and suddenly be blown away by the beauty, magic, craft, humanity, and love that you wish every new play could be, then read this play. Now. I read it this morning and have already told at least five people about it, and I won't stop. ”
  • MARVEL-OUS MONICA; IN WHICH MONICA LEWINSKY IS A SUPERHERO HELL-BENT ON REVENGE by Sarah Tuft
    13 Jan. 2018
    “ Funny, heartbreaking, thought-provoking--Monica Lewinsky's story in creative, historic, untold detail. To read this now creates so many layers to the narrative, and pulling Monica from history to tell this story to the world is brilliant. ”
  • So When Are You Leaving? (Full-length Comedy) by Sheila Rinear
    1 Nov. 2017
    “ Everybody loves a good dysfunctional family comedy, but not every one serves up sidesplitting humor with plum roles for women (including four for women of a certain age) as this one does. Must be heard to be appreciated! ”
  • FRIENDS WITH GUNS by Stephanie Alison Walker
    13 Sep. 2017
    “ What happens when your deepest held belief becomes shockingly, suddenly in mortal conflict with your deepest held feelings about another human being? Through this entire play, I kept saying to myself "I would never want to have to confront this situation... but what if I did?" And with her trademark realistic and on-point dialogue, Walker lures you unwittingly until you're in the middle of it--uncomfortable, afraid, and without answers. Bang. ”

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