DONNA HOKE

Brilliant Works of Art


Brilliant Works of Art

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“ BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART is impeccably structured, contains rich and witty dialogue, and fully -developed, complex characters. Abby and Grant are fiercely unapologetic as they navigate the fascinating world of love, sex, and power. Donna Hoke bravely tells an honest and bold story. In addition to keeping the audience on their toes, Brilliant Works of Art asks important questions that will keep the audience thinking and talking.”

- Kate Schwartz,

Literary Manager, Writers' Theatre of New Jersey

“ Donna has crafted a really complex and lovely story that deals with a lot of things we might see in life but pass judgment about. Her use of characters and nuance in the relationships make it a delicious piece of theatre and with 3 actors, [BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART] it is very easy to produce on a shoestring budget. It is unexpected and sexy and a pleasure to dive into as a director and artist.”

- Addie Barnhart,

TheatreLAB RVA

Cast:

2M, 1F


Synopsis:

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.


Characters:

ABBY GATES: First year law student, 25, gorgeous in a very wholesome way, sexually at ease
GRANT PARRISH: Late forties, businessman, attractive and impeccably dressed, self-aware
JAMES GOULD: 29, thin, artsy, very sexy
WAITER: Briefly needed in scene one. Can be played by stage manager, or a very disguised James actor.


Awards:

Selection, 2016 Kilroys List, The Kilroys, 2016
Winner, HRC Showcase , HRC Showcase, 2015
Selection, Last Frontier Theatre Conference, Last Frontier Theatre Conference, 2015
Winner The Firehouse Festival of New American Plays


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