'Fat Ham' by James Ijames reimagines Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' with a fresh perspective on identity and trauma through the character Juicy, a queer Southern college student. When his father’s ghost demands revenge, Juicy grapples with themes of love, loss, and personal liberation. The play uniquely portrays Juicy's journey as he seeks to break cycles of violence and trauma that resonate deeply, making 'Fat Ham' a powerful and humorous examination of contemporary issues. The drama earned the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, highlighting its significant cultural impact.
James Ijames's outstanding transformation of Shakespeare's tragedy into a play about Black masculinity and queerness both echoes Hamlet and finds a language beyond it.
From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy.
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