In a twist of Shakespearean proportions, Fat Ham reimagines Hamlet with Southern BBQ and disco vibes, shifting the setting to a North Carolina BBQ. The narrative unfolds into a blend of tragedy and comedy.
Juicy, a Black queer Southern youth, grapples with a multitude of challenges, including his father's ghost urging revenge, against the backdrop of a family BBQ where generational conflicts escalate. James Ijames's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, previously Tony-nominated on Broadway, delves into Juicy's journey as he confronts the violent legacy he's inherited and shapes his own identity.