Larissa FastHorse’s Voice of the People
This month Brian catches up with the celebrated playwright and choreographer, discussing recent collaborations and her advocacy for Indigenous voices in the American theatre.
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From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life's muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and - ultimately - what makes writers tick. (This feed is for the Subtext from 2018 onwards. For old episodes of the Subtext from 2015 to 2017, visit https://thisstage.la/category/the-subtext)
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From The Subtext Archive: Larissa FastHorse in 2016
In this repost of a 10-year-old interview, the Native writer talks about her work with Cornerstone Theater, her time as a ballet dancer, and a new play she's working on, about a politically correct Thanksgiving play.
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Larissa FastHorse’s Voice of the People
This month Brian catches up with the celebrated playwright and choreographer, discussing recent collaborations and her advocacy for Indigenous voices in the American theatre.
From The Subtext Archive: Larissa FastHorse in 2016
In this repost of a 10-year-old interview, the Native writer talks about her work with Cornerstone Theater, her time as a ballet dancer, and a new play she's working on, about a politically correct Thanksgiving play.
Winter Miller Willed Theatre Into Her Existence
This month Brian talks to the 13P founding member about her journey from journalism to acting to playwriting, her definition of success, and how Lucy Thurber helped her overcome imposter syndrome.
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