The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse

“The familiar, whitewashed story of Pilgrims and Native Americans chowing down together gets a delicious roasting from expert farceurs.” – The New York Times

High school drama teacher Logan is desperate to save her career. Always ready to rock the boat, she is now facing a petition that calls for her termination. With the help of several educational and cultural awareness grants she brings together three actors that will devise a play about the first Thanksgiving. Or Native American Heritage Month. Or just November in general. With yoga instructor (and boyfriend) Jaxton, elementary teacher Caden, and professional actress Alicia, Logan is out to save her career and tell a culturally conscious story about what it means to be Native American”¦even though all of the performers are white.

ASL interpretation on November 13.

The Thanksgiving Play pokes fun at political correctness, social wokeness, and cultural assumptions. Production made possible through support in part by the Wyoming Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, thinkWY, and the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole.

Recommended for mature audiences.

The November 7 performance will include a post-show talkback hosted by the Wyoming Humanities Council. All are invited to join the talkback. Please also join us on November 9 for a screening of Home From School: The Children of Carlisle and a conversation with the filmmakers.

More information and resources at www.offsquare.org

MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED AT ALL EVENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEALTH ORDERS AND REQUIREMENTS FROM THE ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION.

The Thanksgiving Play is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

PLEASE NOTE: FOR THIS PERFORMANCE MASKS must be worn at all times unless actively eating or drinking. TICKETS will be limited for this performance however, the presenting organizations can no longer ensure patrons will be seated socially distanced from other parties. If you have any questions, please call The Center Box Office at (307) 733-4900.