Fat Ham by James Ijames

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.

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS: Beer and whiskey are consumed. Cannabis is discussed. One character admits to being high. A character is described as having OD’d on pills and needles.

LANGUAGE: Racist, adult and violent language

VIOLENCE: Domestic violence. Violent references. A character chokes and dies on stage.

FOR WHICH AUDIENCES: Fat Ham is an adult dark comedy about race, class and culture. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

RATING: If it were a movie, Fat Ham would be rated “PG-MA.” Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.