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Larissa FastHorse’s shocking and hilarious satire flips the bird on one of America's most prolific myths. Four well-intentioned white creatives set out to devise a politically correct Thanksgiving play that honors Native American Heritage. As their misguided attempts spiral into absurdity, their earnest efforts expose the pitfalls of performative activism and the comedy of trying too hard to “get it right.”

FastHorse’s sharp, fearless wit turns this classroom rehearsal into a riotous reflection on privilege, identity, and the uneasy dance of cultural representation. The Thanksgiving Play invites audiences to laugh, cringe, and question—sometimes all at once.

Content Advisory: Please be advised this production includes the use of recorded gunshots. 

While the play is written to tackle topics such as diversity, indigeneity, and equity with humor, note that the content and language may be upsetting for some audiences, particularly those who identify as Indigenous. We encourage you to put your own self-care first if this material is challenging or activating.

A Note to Our Community

The Burlington Players will not practice discrimination against any actor, artist, volunteer, or participant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability, or difference.

The Burlington Players stand by the people of the global majority in Massachusetts, throughout the country, and around the world. We pledge to listen, learn, and try and do our part while acknowledging our responsibility within the arts, and in our hearts. Black Lives Matter.