top of page
"A smart, engaging, and theatrical evening of new work. Ginna Hoben is a true master of the artform. I highly recommend seeing this profoundly moving solo show."
-Tony Speciale, Theatre Director/Producer
"OMG, what a glorious piece of writing!"
-Darron West, Sound Designer
"Grounded, heartbreaking, and hilarious and so so well crafted."
-Kelley McKinnon, Theatre Educator
"… (Ginna’s) performance and storytelling were absolutely flawless. (She is) a masterclass."
-Erin Layton, Theatre Professional
Previously titled "Diary Bonfire," Above Ground's
Development and Production History
include:
The Dramatists’ Guild Friday Night Footlights
Staged Reading
Forestburgh Playhouse’s
In the Works ~ In the Woods
New Play Festival
Staged Reading
The Green Room
Staunton, VA
Workshop Production
City Gate Productions
Queens, NY
World Premiere
Silk Moth Stage
Dayton, VA
2026
Of all the words you've said or written, which ones will you be remembered by? Following her sister’s fatal car accident in 1995, Ginna began a practice of daily writing. ABOVE GROUND uncovers her decades of journal entries, subsequent blogs, social media comments, and published works, all of which lead her to question: what is the value of my written records? Is this what I have to show for my life? And do I want any of these words hanging around after I die? ABOVE GROUND is an examination of death, anxiety, and the infinite mark left by social media (or any media) activity– a comedy!
Audience Reactions:
Above Ground
Trailer
by ginna hoben
Three-minute excerpt:
Above Ground
g
Above round
bottom of page