Fake It Until You Make It
Meet Wynona, the Native American proprietor of N.O.B.U.S.H., and River, her white counterpart at Indigenous Nations Soaring. Their escalating rivalry ensnares colleagues and bystanders, leading to the unraveling of secrets that highlight the absurdities of ambition and authenticity. Amidst the laughter, genuine connections form, emphasizing the value of unexpected paths to success. Fake It Until You Make It is a humorous exploration of ambition, demonstrating that laughter often accompanies the pursuit of goals.
April 3 – May 4, 2025
Meet the Cast of This Spring’s Must-See Comedy!
Larissa FastHorse’s uproarious new comedy, Fake It Until You Make It, is a whirlwind of mistaken identity, ambition, and some seriously competitive nonprofit drama. Brace yourself for door-slamming chaos, hidden secrets, and the outrageous lengths people will go to in order to be someone they’re not.
Join Wynona, the Native American proprietor of N.O.B.U.S.H., and River, her white counterpart at Indigenous Nations Soaring, as they clash in a comedic race to the top. Along the way, unexpected friendships blossom, and buried truths come to light in this high-energy, laugh-out-loud production.
Now, let’s meet the talented cast that will bring this hilarious, high-stakes comedy to life at Arena Stage!
These phenomenal performers step into a world where ambition collides with authenticity—where nothing is what it seems, and everyone is playing to win, even when they’re not entirely sure who they’re playing as.
“Arena is delighted to collaborate with Center Theatre Group on this hijinks-filled world-premiere comedy, featuring a fierce and funny ensemble that will rollick audiences from coast to coast,” said Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif. “Larissa FastHorse’s writing exposes the fragile yet ruthless underbelly of the nonprofit sector, where coworking and culture clash. In a town that runs on identity politics, Larissa dares to unmask us all.”
This cast promises to bring Wynona and River’s rivalry to life with impeccable comedic timing and magnetic energy. Fake It Until You Make It will have you laughing, questioning, and maybe even rethinking your own career strategies.