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Larissa FastHorse: Fancy Dancer

September 18–November 2, 2025

Seattle Rep
155 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109

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Larissa Fasthorse in Fancy Dancer. Photographer Sayed Alamy.

Growing up half Lakota and half white, Lara lives as an outsider until she discovers the story of Osage prima ballerina Maria Tallchief and is compelled to become a dancer. But with a body that doesn’t quite conform, can she make her dream come true? A world premiere suitable for multigenerational audiences, this autobiographical coming-of-age play by renowned writer Larissa FastHorse (2019 Creative Capital Awardee) (Broadway: The Thanksgiving Play) celebrates the power of perseverance and finding your community.

Performed by alternating actors, this heartfelt solo show stars FastHorse herself and rising star Burgandi Trejo Phoenix, bringing to life this story filled with humor, resilience, and hope.

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Native Nation

Larissa FastHorse Larissa FastHorse is a Sicangu Lakota playwright, director, and choreographer whose work radically engages Indigenous collaborators to explore onstage representations of the joys and challenges that the Native community faces.

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