Fat Ham Contemporary Theatre of Ohio Play
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By James Ijames
Directed by David Glover

In this witty take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the only real death is the patriarchy. To be or not to be certainly is the question for Juicy, a young, queer Black man. Juicy grapples with identity, family, responsibility, and honesty as generations clash at a backyard barbecue, serving up all of the drama, wit, and existential angst of the Bard with a generous side of humor and heart. See what the New York Times calls “a hilarious yet profound tragedy smothered in comedy,” in James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize–winning Fat Ham.

DETAILS:

  • March 6, 13, and 20 at 7:30 PM
  • March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 8:00 PM
  • March 9, 16, and 23 at 2:00 PM
90 minutes, no intermission
Recommended for ages 13 and up. Fat Ham includes strong and graphic language. Through comedy, the play explores hard-hitting topics including homophobia, racism and racial slurs, fatphobia, and family trauma. There are also frank discussions of sex and a brief moment of violence. Theatrical haze and flashing lights may be used. Please call the ticket office (614-469-0939) for more information.
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CAST:

JUICY – William Harrington
TEDRA – Anita Davis
REV / PAP – Brandon Anderson
RABBY – Patricia Wallace-Winbush
OPAL – A.J. Baldwin*
LARRY – Jabari Johnson
TIO – Reese Anthony

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

CREATIVE TEAM:

Director – David Glover
Choreographer – Nicholas Wilson
Set Designer – Katherine Simon
Costume Designer – Tabitha Abney
Lighting Designer – Kelsey Gallagher
Sound Designer – Jesse Charles
Props Designer – Lonelle Yoder
Intimacy and Violence Director – Jessica Morgan
Stage Manager – Brooke Stiles*
Assistant Stage Manager – Skyler Kyser

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