Fat Ham

Fat Ham is a Pulitzer-winning play by James Ijames, a modern take on Hamlet set at a backyard barbecue. It blends classic dramatic themes with contemporary humor and family dynamics, exploring identity and liberation through a fresh lens. This production at the BrickBox Theatre offers a chance to see a critically acclaimed work that has resonated with audiences for its wit and insight. This Thursday evening showing on April 1st takes place at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester. The BrickBox Theatre is an intimate setting, well-suited for a play that relies on strong character work and dialogue. It's a good fit for anyone interested in contemporary theater, new interpretations of classics, or plays that spark conversation.