As a stage director, Hoffman received two Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Director of a Play: one for Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train in 2001, and another for Our Lady of 121st Street in 2003.
Kao redatelj Hoffman je zaradio dvije nominacije za nagradu Drama Desk: jednu za predstavu Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train iz 2001., a drugu za Our Lady of 121st Street iz 2003. godine.