The Donut Shop Paperback
The Transformative Play 'The Donut Shop' focuses on one of the most severe and often not discussed challenges of our time. Eating disorders afflict individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. A play about Eating, Not-Eating and Sex. The Donut Shop is a wellness tool that helps those suffering to realize they are not alone. The experience of reading the play by yourself or with friends creates the opportunity for both laughter and healing. It provides a forum for those suffering and their loved ones to explore a variety of healing solutions that create effective results
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"The Donut Shop" is a poignant and comedic exploration of the struggles with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and self-esteem issues faced by women, portrayed through the lens of a light-hearted banter between a donut shop employee and customer. As the characters find themselves locked inside the shop due to a series of unfortunate events, they are forced to confront their own issues while navigating through each other's challenges.
Through relatable characters and humorous situations, the play delves into the pressures of societal expectations, the disappointment of unattainable goals, and the lasting effects of negative self-talk. Ultimately, "The Donut Shop" offers both insight into the complexities of these issues and serves as a tool for fostering healthier relationships with food and body image.
It’s just another “normal” day at the donut shop, home to the hog, zagat’s #1 tasting donut. Jenn, the quick-witted, over-achieving, employee of the month, serves Kate, the attractive and powerful radio show producer who skillfully barks orders on her cell as Jenn eavesdrops in awe. all the while, the overeater is content, munching on her hogs, reading tabloid trash and listening to her ipod.
But wait! Who is that gorgeous guy in the corner? Mike, who Jenn and Kate gaga over, is a down-on-his-luck small business owner who’s been swallowed up by big business and is desperate for answers. As desperate times call for desperate measures, or divine intervention, the security gate comes crashing down trapping these four unlikely souls until sunrise. with tension high, indian tech-support awry, and nowhere left to hide, their innermost secrets, fears and addictions explode creating unexpected healings and revelations.
The Donut Shop will Educate, Enlighten and Entertain.
