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theinkwyrm's review
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
I picked this up because I wanted to read The Thanksgiving Play, but surprised myself by enjoying What Would Crazy Horse Do? more. I think that I enjoyed the latter more than the former because the former is definitely meant to be a funny play and intentional comedy just isn't really my thing. That being said, it felt like a satirical situational comedy, which doesn't tend to be my thing anyway. It might also have something to do with the satire being so layered that it felt like I was missing something most of the time. WWCHD? is definitely funny in it's own way, but it feels more wry and dark than TTP did. It was interesting to see how Calvin and Journey's reactions changed as they were confronted with an unwitting and unwilling connection to how Evan and Rebel think. I would definitely still see either of these if the opportunity presented itself, but I think I would only re-read WWCHD.
asherl's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
Both plays left me with a tinge of hopelessness. ‘Thanksgiving’ is lighter and more comedic, almost frustrating. ‘Crazy Horse’ left me unsettled and was so good. I’d love to see especially the latter on stage sometime.
rebadee's review
5.0
Larissa FastHorse's Thanksgiving Play had me laughing and cringing page after page. These characters were so on point and their dialogue rang true. what Would Crazy House Do? also rang true, and brought up so much complexity that simple stances do not allow. FastHorse's questions were unflinching, powerful in the discomfort they create and refuse to resolve.
lan_string's review
4.0
4 for TTP, 2.5 for WWCHD. I think as a collection, it’s nice to have the oscillation thematically and tonally. You could tell TTP had way more production opportunity to work out kinks with pacing and also just general copy editing. WWCHD, while interesting, seemed like a first draft.
rivrice's review
4.0
specifically read what would crazy horse do? fasthorse is always provocative, and this play is no different. a heartbreaking portrayal of life on a reservation and what happens when you’re fighting an enemy that’s forgotten you even exist