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Larissa FastHorse

Lakota playwright and the first Native American woman to have a play produced on Broadway. Her work often explores themes of race, identity, and cultural representation.

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Nov 29, 2024 • 25min

A Lakota Playwright’s Take on Thanksgiving; Plus, Ayelet Waldman on Quilting to Stay Sane

Larissa FastHorse, a groundbreaking Lakota playwright and the first Native American woman to have a play on Broadway, discusses her thought-provoking work 'The Thanksgiving Play.' She reflects on her journey of navigating her Indigenous identity and the complexities of representing Native narratives in theater. Meanwhile, author Ayelet Waldman shares her therapeutic experience with quilting as a coping mechanism for stress, emphasizing how it brings her solace during tough times. Both guests intertwine art with personal healing in powerful ways.