Get theatre news and discounts for Philadelphia
The Thanksgiving Play show poster

The Thanksgiving Play at The Stagecrafters Theater

Dates: 11/22/2024 - 12/8/2024

Theatre:

The Stagecrafters Theater

The Stagecrafters Theater

8130 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia,PA 19118

Phone: 2152479913

Tickets: $26-$30


  1. View All Philadelphia Shows
  2.  > 
  3. The Thanksgiving Play


The perfect Thanksgiving play put together by a group of clueless but well-meaning educators? The result is something which ends up portraying the same clichés associated with the holiday.

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.

“Very, very funny…this clever satire is something for which to be truly thankful.”
The Hollywood Reporter

Performance dates: Nov 22, 23, 29, 30, Dec 5, 6 & 7 @ 8pm

Nov 24, Dec 1, 7 & 8 @ 2pm



The Stagecrafters Theater Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

The Stagecrafters Theater is at 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA.

Grand Horizons (2/7/25-2/23/25)
Lombardi (9/13/24-9/29/24)
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (6/14/24-6/30/24)
Sweat by Lynn Nottage (4/12/24-4/28/24)
God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza (2/9/24-2/25/24)
Silent Sky (11/24/23-12/10/23)
Rumors by Neil Simon (6/9/23-6/25/23)
Steel Magnolias (4/14/23-4/30/23)
Boy Gets Girl (2/10/23-2/26/23)
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (11/25/22-12/11/22)

Videos


Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet in Philadelphia Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas featuring Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet
Keswick Theatre (12/2 - 1/2) Tracker
Gino Mozzarella ♦ The Godfather of Magic in Philadelphia Gino Mozzarella ♦ The Godfather of Magic
Smoke & Mirrors Theater in House of Magic (12/27 - 12/27)
Tyshawn Sorey: Members, Don't Git Weary in Philadelphia Tyshawn Sorey: Members, Don't Git Weary
Zellerbach Theatre (2/6 - 2/6)
The Philadelphia Theatre Company presents A World Premiere: Wilderness Generation by James Ijames in Philadelphia The Philadelphia Theatre Company presents A World Premiere: Wilderness Generation by James Ijames
The Philadelphia Theatre Company (4/10 - 5/3)
Paul Taylor Dance Company in Philadelphia Paul Taylor Dance Company
Penn Live Arts (4/17 - 4/18)
The Z.U.M.
The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake (12/13 - 12/13)
Marsha Blovotnick and the Marvelous Magical Chicken Soup by Dan Kitrosser in Philadelphia Marsha Blovotnick and the Marvelous Magical Chicken Soup by Dan Kitrosser
Theatre Ariel (3/12 - 3/22)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW