Fat Ham
Synopsis
Critically-acclaimed playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with his new drama, FAT HAM. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy.
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Trailer - Fat Ham Broadway
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morgan Green
- Screenplay & Story
- James Ijames
- Original Score
- Jordan McCree
- Original Title
- Fat Ham
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Wilma Theater, Royal Shakespeare Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morgan Green
James Ijames
Jordan McCree
Leslie Rivera
Leslie Rivera
Department Leadership Roster
James Ijames
Writer
Morgan Green
Director
Leslie Rivera
Director of Photography
Maiko Matsushima
Costume Design
Leslie Rivera
Editor
Sara Brown
Production Design
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What is Fat Ham about?
Critically-acclaimed playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with his new drama, FAT HAM. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy.
Who directed Fat Ham?
Fat Ham was directed by Morgan Green.
Who stars in Fat Ham?
The principal cast of Fat Ham includes Brennan S. Malone, Kimberly S. Fairbanks, Lindsay Smiling, Taysha Marie Canales, Brandon J. Pierce.
When was Fat Ham released and how long is it?
Fat Ham was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Fat Ham?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fat Ham was composed by Jordan McCree.