Invited Production: The Thanksgiving Play
Reminder: This production is at U Pitt, so account for travel time. Busses start at 4pm!
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fast Horse
Tickets Needed -- see "More info" for links
7:30 PM - 9:15 PMThu
University of Pittsburgh-Heymann Theatre
Full Festival
Invited Productions
RED/Diversity
Reminder: This production is at U Pitt, so account for travel time. Busses start at 4pm!
Indiana University of Pennsylvania's The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fast Horse
Tickets Needed -- see "More info" for links-- you may need to close and reopen your app.
After Bus Drop-off: Walk across the street at the crosswalk and enter the big red doors at 4301 Forbes Avenue, The Stephen Foster Memorial building, attached to the Cathedral of Learning.
Content Transparency:
This production contains adult language, mature themes, sexual content, explicit discussions of colonialism, racism, cultural appropriation, historical violence against indigenous people, redface or stereotypical Native American portrayals and unsettling truths of America's history.
--Historical accuracy:
The play aims to highlight the true historical context of Thanksgiving, which includes the brutal treatment of Native Americans by European colonists.
--Critical commentary:
The characters often engage in debates about how to accurately represent Native Americans in a play, which can be uncomfortable to watch due to its raw honesty.
--Language and humor:
While the play uses humor, it can be dark and satirical, tackling sensitive topics with direct language.