Larissa FastHorse

Review: EUREKA DAY at Coal Mine Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Feb 25, 2026

Many of us have, at some point in our lives, operated on the basic assumptions that our chosen communities, particularly those aligned by basic ideology, had our best interests at heart and would look out for each other.

Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2026

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.

Flint Repertory Theatre To Present 2026 New Works Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

FIM Flint Repertory Theatre will present its 2026 New Works Festival from February 13 through February 15 in Flint, Michigan. The three-day festival will feature staged readings of new plays in development.

Submissions Open for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Submissions are open for Red Bull Theater's 16th Short New Play Festival 2026- Refinished. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme, “Refinished,” will be selected.

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 26, 2025

What did our critic think of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at The Weekend Theater? The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse, running now through December 7 at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock, fills a surprising theatrical gap — where are all the Thanksgiving shows?

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opens November 14 at A-State Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

A-State Theatre will present The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse, opening November 14 at the Fowler Center’s Simpson Theatre. Performances continue through November 23, 2025.

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Comes to PCS Theater
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

PCS Theater has announced its upcoming production of The Thanksgiving Play, the razor-sharp satire by Larissa FastHorse, set for this month. Learn more here!

COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Seattle's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025

Seattle is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Come From Away and more.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Will Present THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play from November 7–December 7, 2025, in downtown Frederick, MD. Directed by Suzanne Beal.

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Comes to Theatre Memphis
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

Topical and playful, this satirical comedy follows a group of four well-meaning but culturally insensitive white theatre artists as they attempt to create a politically correct elementary school play about the first Thanksgiving.

Review: FANCY DANCER at The Seattle Rep & Seattle Children's Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Sep 25, 2025

Dear Readers, what did you want to be when you grew up? Firefighter? Doctor? Lawyer? Bathroom attendant? Dragon? All worthy goals. But how many of us made it there? Currently at the Seattle Rep, in conjunction with Seattle Children’s Theatre, there’s a world premiere play from critically acclaimed playwright Larissa FastHorse, “Fancy Dancer”, that touches on her own struggle with that question. And while sometimes these shows can end up being someone else’s therapy on stage, something I loathe, here she takes us through such a thrilling journey that I didn’t so much mind the exorcising of some demons.

Inside a World Premiere Play: Larissa FastHorse and Burgandi Trejo Phoenix on Bringing FANCY DANCER to Life
by Team BWW - Sep 17, 2025

We sat down with playwright Larissa FastHorse and actor Burgandi Trejo Phoenix—who alternate starring in the role of Lara in Fancy Dancer—to chat about working on world premieres, telling your own story, and the importance of community and intergenerational experiences.

Theatre Communications Group to Present 2025 Fall Forum on Governance: Leadership for the Long Arc
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

Theatre Communications Group's 2025 Fall Forum on Governance will take place in New York City from November 7–9, 2025. Learn more and see how to attend!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and FANCY DANCER to Open Seattle Rep 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2025

Seattle Rep opens its 2025/26 season with the Broadway comedy The Play That Goes Wrong and Larissa FastHorse’s world premiere play Fancy Dancer. Running August through November 2025, both shows celebrate storytelling, identity, and theatrical mayhem.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, THE CRUCIBLE and More Set for Maryland Ensemble Theatre 2025–2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) has announced its dynamic 2025–2026 season, which marks the organization’s 28th year of producing bold and engaging theater for Frederick and beyond.

THE CRUCIBLE and More Set for Maryland Ensemble Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Maryland Ensemble Theatre has revealed their 28th season of MainStage and FUN Company Shows, as well as MET Comedy Night offerings, special events and a new performance space!

Center Theatre Group Will Host WALK WITH ME CTG Audio Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Center Theatre Group will host Walk With Me CTG: An Interactive Audio Experience beginning this month outside of the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre on the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.

Red Bull Theater Unveils Cast of SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025: DEFIANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced the cast and lineup for its 15th Annual Short New Play Festival, returning Monday, June 23, 2025, to Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater in New York City.

L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.

Red Bull Theater Unveils Selections for Short New Play Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025. Learn more about the festival and see how to attend upcoming performances.