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MARCH 23 - APRIL 21, 2019
 
Directed by LISA PORTES

Watch as a group of liberal artists walk the fine line of political correctness in this fresh, satirical comedy. Armed with progressive lingo and questionably good intentions, they attempt to devise a culturally sensitive Thanksgiving play for local elementary schools. Slowly but surely, the well-meaning plans dissolve into an outrageous sendup of PC behavior. The Thanksgiving Play treads the minefields of appropriation to inject some laughter into activism, apathy and all the assumptions in between.


ADVISORY: The Thanksgiving Play is suitable for adults and teenage audiences. This biting satire contains mature themes and mild adult language about America’s sometimes troubling history. It also contains some questionable Thanksgiving reenactments. Be advised: no turkeys were harmed in the making of this play.

RUNNING TIME: The show runs approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission.

Promotional photo by Tony Arrasmith/Arrasmith & Associates.

 

 

  
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Ashley Austin Morris

Feb 7, 2019, 10:44 AM
Role : Alicia
Order : 30
Ashley thrilled to be making her Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park debut. Television credits include Murphy Brown (2018 reboot), The Good Wife, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, I Just Want My Pants Back, The Big Bang Theory, Think Tank, Ms. Guidance, HBO’s Divorce, High Maintenance, Time After Time, Big Dogs and The Last O.G. Ashley just finished shooting the pilot Stick Man, out next year. Feature film roles include Art Machine, Generation Umm with Keanu Reeves, Premium Rush with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Clint Eastwood’s SULLY. Off-Broadway credits include Die Mommie Die; Bee’s; Paper Dolls; In the Daylight; and Love, Loss, and What I Wore (Westside Theatre and national tour). Other credits include Reading Under the Influence (DR2 Theater), Giants (Fresh Ground Pepper’s PlayGround Reading Festival), The Other Place (The Alley Theatre), The Way of The World (Folger Theatre) and Romance Novels For Dummies at Williamstown Theatre Festival. Ashley is also a stand-up comic and writer. She has performed stand-up on television on Gotham Comedy Live on AXS TV and for the new Oculus VR show. For comedy information and dates, please visit ashleyaustinmorriscomedy.com.
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Good Intentions Gone Bad

Feb 27, 2019
Natalie Clare

Watch as a group of liberal artists attempt to devise a politically correct Thanksgiving play in this fresh, satirical comedy.

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Dig In

Mar 8, 2019
Natalie Clare

Playwright Larissa FastHorse tells us more about crafting The Thanksgiving Play and setting the table for plenty of laughs.

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Playwright's Notes by Larissa FastHorse

Mar 18, 2019
Natalie Clare

In The Thanksgiving Play, a group of liberal artists attempt to devise a politically correct Thanksgiving play for elementary schools.

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An Outrageous Send-up of PC Behavior

Mar 21, 2019
Natalie Clare

The Thanksgiving Play Director Lisa Portes provides a behind-the-scenes perspective on directing this hilarious new comedy.

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5 Questions With Nat DeWolf

Apr 8, 2019
Natalie Clare

Meet Nat DeWolf, who plays Caden in The Thanksgiving Play.

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5 Questions With Scott Parkinson

Apr 9, 2019
Natalie Clare

Meet Scott Parkinson, who plays Jaxton in The Thanksgiving Play.

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5 Questions With Ashley Austin Morris

Apr 12, 2019
Natalie Clare

Meet Ashley Austin Morris, who plays Alicia in The Thanksgiving Play.

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