REVIEW: “The Thanksgiving Play” at the Ghent Playhouse

by Emily Edelman In Larissa FastHorse’s “The Thanksgiving Play” at the Ghent Playhouse, four well-meaning people attempt to devise a historically accurate play for elementary school students about the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday while dealing with complications such as a disgruntled school board, conflicting interpersonal relationships, and the complete absence…

Ghent Playhouse Seeks One Male Actor for “The Thanksgiving Play”

Ghent Playhouse in search of 1 male actor for The Thanksgiving Play ROLE: JAXTON – (Caucasian Male age 35-55) – An actor and yoga practitioner. Politically correct to a fault… a big one. He’s the confident guy that everyone loves, but his overly logical PC thinking takes weird turns. .…

Ghent Playhouse Announces Full Season 51

GHENT PLAYHOUSE PRESENTING SEASON 51 THESE ARE DEFINITELY THE SHOWS EXACT DATES FOR SOME ARE STILL IN THE WORKS AS ALWAYS Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm and dress rehearsals the evening before opening night THE THANKSGIVING PLAY by Larissa FastHorse directed by Brian Wagner October 17 through…

Ghent Playhouse Presents the Satirical Comedy “The Thanksgiving Play”

TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS: OCTOBER 17-19 AND 24-26 [GHENT, NY] The Ghent Playhouse announces the first production of its 2025-26 season, “The Thanksgiving Play.” Written by Larissa FastHorse and directed by Brian Wagner, this satirical comedy centers around a group of well-meaning but culturally insensitive theater artists who attempt to create…

The Ghent Playhouse Announces Auditions for “The Thanksgiving Play”

The Ghent Playhouse is pleased to announce auditions for the first production of its 2025-26 Season, “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse, directed by Brian Wagner.  Auditions will be held on Sunday, August 3 and Monday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m., at the Ghent Playhouse, located at 6 Town Hall Road…

Voice Theatre Announces Auditions for “The Thanksgiving Play”

Voice Theatre casting the comedy  THE THANKSGIVING PLAY  by Larissa FastHorse CONTRACT: Non-Equity Stipend: $1,200-$1,400. Accommodation and travel provided for all actors who live 50+ miles away. Auditions by appointment only. Sides will be sent via email. CASTING DATES/VENUES: NYC: Theatre Lab, 357 West 36th St., 3rd Floor, 8/26/24 & 8/27/24 @10-3pm KINGSTON, NY:…

Voice Theatre Seeks Costume, Lighting & Set Designers for 2024 Season

Voice Theatre, Kingston, NYwww.voicetheatre.org Seeking a Costume Designer, Lighting Designer, and Set Designer for two main stage productions: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fasthorse. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde  First Rehearsal: 6/10/24 Tech: 7/2-7/10Opens: 7/11 Closes:7/28Strike: 7/29Performances: Thursday – Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday matinees 2pm + extra…

Voice Theatre Seeks Stage Manager for 2024 Shows

Voice Theatre, Kingston, NYwww.voicetheatre.orgSeeking a SM for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fasthorse The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde First Rehearsal: 6/10/24Tech: 7/2-7/10Opens: 7/11 Closes:7/28Strike: 7/29Director: Shauna Kanter The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fasthorse First Rehearsal: 10/1Tech: 10/29-11/6Opens: 11/7 Closes:11/17Strike: 11/18Director: Shauna Kanter It is possible for…