The perfect Thanksgiving play put together by a group of clueless but well-meaning educators? The result is “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse onstage at The Stagecrafters.
Samantha Leah Smith, Sarah Heddins, Daniel Romano and Ryan Kirchner in “The Thanksgiving Play” at The Stagecrafters. Photo by Joanne Davis.
“The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse, premiered on Broadway in 2023 at the Helen Hayes Theater. The production marked the first time that a female Native American playwright had a play produced on Broadway.
FastHorse wrote the play in response to the prevailing view that her plays were not producible because of the lack of Native American talent. “The Thanksgiving Play” treats issues such as underrepresentation of indigenous actors as well as shedding light on misguided attempts to represent Native Americans in American society without using any Native American actors.
Sarah Heddins and Samantha Leah Smith in “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa Fast. Photo by Joanne Davis
The Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave. (Chestnut Hill)
Performance dates: Nov 22, 23, 29, 30, Dec 5, 6 & 7 @ 8pm
Nov 24, Dec 1, 7 & 8 @ 2pm
$26 ($1.50 processing) $30 at the door
Or call 215 247 9913
Discounts available for Seniors and Students with ID