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A review by _darbi_
Fat Ham by James Ijames
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fat ham evolves hamlet from a tragedy into something even greater: a tool to engage with generational trauma and have conversations about gender and sexuality through script.
i found myself laughing often with/at tio and nodding at some of juicy’s thoughts around growing up: “is that what grown feels like? sort of lonely and confused… ghetto as hell.”
so exciting to see james ijames bring shakespeare into a new era with a black and queer cast. (really loved the notes on casting and environment — dramaturg light!)
also, singing creep as a karaoke song at a bbq is insane and i love it.
i found myself laughing often with/at tio and nodding at some of juicy’s thoughts around growing up: “is that what grown feels like? sort of lonely and confused… ghetto as hell.”
so exciting to see james ijames bring shakespeare into a new era with a black and queer cast. (really loved the notes on casting and environment — dramaturg light!)
also, singing creep as a karaoke song at a bbq is insane and i love it.