Comedy, Pulitzer Prize Winner
“Hot and sizzling… A raucous, flat-out hilarious comedy… Fat Ham is a revelation.” – The New York Times
In this sizzling cookout comedy, the grill isn’t the only thing turning up the heat. This Southern-fried take on Hamlet follows Juicy, a Southern college kid, grappling with some serious questions of identity. When the ghost of his dead father appears at a family BBQ demanding revenge for his murder, Juicy must grapple with the decision to heed his phantom father’s advice or remain true to himself. An uproarious family barbecue emerges into a compelling examination of laughter, love and loss, pain and joy.
Content Advisories:
Alcohol is consumed. Drugs are discussed. Racist, adult, and violent language. Domestic violence and violent references.
FOR WHICH AUDIENCES: Fat Ham is rated “PG-MA.” The show is an adult dark comedy about race, class, and culture. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.
DESIGN & DIRECTION TEAM
- Director and Fight Choreographer: Roberta Emerson***
- Costume Design: Jos N. Banks
- Scenic & Lighting Design: Stephen Jones**
- Sound Design: Britt Sandusky
- Wig Designer: Destinee Steele
- Intimacy Coordinator: Desiree Montes
- AEA Stage Manager: George Hamrah*
- Production Assistant: Elle Cunningham
- Lead Wardrobe/Wig Supervisor: Jackie Sanchez