Playwright

When a well-meaning group of educators sets out to devise a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving pageant, their efforts quickly spiral into a hilarious unraveling of assumptions, egos, and misunderstandings. As their plans grow increasingly misguided, The Thanksgiving Play spotlights the often absurd attempts to “get it right” without doing the deeper work. With biting wit and sharp satire, playwright Larissa FastHorse delivers a fast-paced, self-aware comedy that exposes the pitfalls of performative gestures. Clever, thought-provoking, and unapologetically funny, the play invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and consider how stories are shaped—and who gets to shape them.

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The Thanksgiving Play

Black Box Theatre (McGuire Pavilion)

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scramble to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. This hit play was written by Larissa FastHorse, making her the first Native American woman playwright produced on Broadway.

Oklahoma City Repertory Theater

This high-flying musical has been delighting audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new production directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price with additional book by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse. The adventure begins when PETER PAN and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of pixie dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget.  This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including "I'm Flying", "I Gotta Crow", "I Won't Grow Up" and "Neverland". PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning - your entire family will be Hooked!

Playwright

Larissa FastHorse

Events

Past events

7 - 8 Nov, 2025

The Thanksgiving Play · University of Florida School of Theatre + Dance

7 - 17 Nov, 2024

The Thanksgiving Play · Oklahoma City Repertory Theater

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