←Recommendations of BRILLIANT WORKS OF ART

"Brilliant Works of Art" daringly explores the extent to which people are willing to part ways with propriety in order to not only survive, but have it all. The dialogue is mesmerizing, the plot riveting and provocative. The story is refreshingly original and beautifully crafted. I saw an online reading. The words and characterizations are so complete I didn’t miss props or scenery one bit. The play’s complex female lead is as bold and memorable as those of Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee and David Mamet. Artistic Directors: next time you consider staging their plays, stage this one instead.

Really enjoyed the script! It flew by and the conversations and interactions really brought the characters to life and made the script come off the page.

I find it rare for a play to present a love story that feels real. Brilliant Works of Art creates love in ways I've never seen (read) before. The story is gripping, but the language is extraordinary. Although realistic, the language is raised to a semi-poetic level that kept me enthralled. I highly recommend this play.

Donna Hoke has created a beautiful, controversial and necessary story with three multi-dimensional characters that evoke powerful emotions in any audience member or reader. From page one the plot grabs you a doesn't let you go. This is a must read!

An intricate look at the politics of romantic relationships and modern classism that bring every character to its knees. More importantly, Hoke puts all of us to task by making us judges of people that resembles ourselves, that ambitions are too big for their talents, and what you are willing to do and be fine with to get it all. A powerful work by one of the greatest voices out there.

This has been one of my favorite plays here to read on NPX. Hoke writes a powerful, and most would also say controversial, piece that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would definitely say that this a female empowerment play and was amazingly written. I have not read to many plays like this but it has impacted the context I look for in plays now.

The first of Hoke's works I got to read, I must say I enjoyed it very much! "Brilliant Works of Art" changed my perception on the limitations of a small cast, as Hoke was able to do so much with so little! You jump right into the story and are immediately gripped, and you don't know what to expect, even at the end! The characters are interesting and drastically different, which makes it all the better. One of my favorite reads this year.

Donna Hoke's characters immediately pull you into their lives in the most enticing way, you can't help but to keep reading and find out how each of them develops and interact around each other. Abby is a brilliantly fleshed out character with goals, motivation, and quite a few flaws of her own. This drama gets right into the action and keeps you in it, wondering each time what Abby will do between her sugar daddy and her roommate, and leaves you in profound thought, wondering what you would do in her place.

Hoke excellent executes the creation and weaving of many different topics together into a wonderful read. Through this piece, Hoke creates some of the most dynamic and three dimensional characters of the contemporary play writing industry. Through the connection of an artist to their art, and exploring what people will do for money, it was a thrilling and exciting read that kept me wanting to know what happened next, with the important narrative of sugar babies and daddies being explored thoroughly.

Bringing excitement and intrigue from the start, Brilliant Works of Art is a play that you can't set down until you've finished. We get a detailed look into the world of Abby Gates, who is living a double life with two men: one being her "sugar daddy" Grant , and the other who's her boyfriend and a struggling artist, James. As we journey with her and both men, constantly learning more about them and their intentions; in the end it's Abby who really drops jaws. Donna Hoke keeps her audience on edge from beginning to end in this drama.