Event

USD Theatre Staged Reading: The Thanksgiving Play

by Larissa FastHorse

Thursday

November 19, 2026

7 p.m.

Location

Sacred Heart Hall, Studio Theatre

Cost

Free

Event Status

Open to the Public

A child-like drawing of a hand-turkey, standing on grass with a sun in the upper left corner. On the right in messy handwritten letters is the title: The Thanksgiving Play. On the bottom left corner is the following information: by Larissa FastHorse, Staged Reading directed by Faith Carrion, Studio Theatre, November 19, 2026, 7:00pm, Free Admission

No registrations needs. Seating is first-come, first-serve. If you have questions, please contact theatre@sandiego.edu.

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally woke teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month.

About the Author

Larissa FastHorse (Sicangu Lakota Nation) is an award-winning writer and 2020-2025 MacArthur Fellow. Her satirical comedy The Thanksgiving Play made her the first known female Native American playwright on Broadway, at the Helen Hayes under the direction of Rachel Chavkin. 

About the Director

Faith Carrion (she/they) is thrilled to be directing at USD! As an actor, Faith has been seen on stages around San Diego including The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, Cygnet Theater, Diversionary and SDMT. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she directed all over the county and was a private acting coach for youth ages 7-21. In San Diego she has directed with New Village Arts and Carlsbad Playreaders. As an indigenous artist, she is excited to bring The Thanksgiving Play to this audience and to continue challenging the way we perceive this holiday and the stories of native people. 

More Information

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

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