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FAT HAM at Nashville Repertory Theatre
Dates: 2/13/2026 - 2/22/2026
📍 Theatre: Nashville Repertory Theatre
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Nashville Repertory Theatre, in collaboration with The Nashville Shakespeare Festival, presents the regional premiere of FAT HAM, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames. This modern take on Hamlet follows Juicy, a young Black queer man at a Southern backyard barbecue, as he navigates themes of identity and family following the ghost of his father demanding vengeance. Directed by Mikael Burke, the production combines Shakespearean elements with contemporary language, humor, and music. The cast includes Julian "joolz" Stroop, Tamiko Robinson Steele, and Bakari J. King, offering a poignant and humorous exploration of generational trauma and self-determination.
Cast and Creative Team for FAT HAM at Nashville Repertory Theatre
Cast
Maya Antionette Riley
Ensemble
Gerold Oliver
Ensemble
Persephone Felder-Fentress
Ensemble
Michael A. McAllister-Spurgeon
Ensemble
Candace-Omnira
Ensemble
Bakari J. King
Ensemble
Tamiko Robinson Steele
Ensemble
Julian “joolz” Stroop
Juicy
Jahi Bogard
Ensemble
Creative Team
Mikael Burke
Director
Gary C. Hoff
Scenic Designer
Melissa K. Durman
Costume Designer
Amber Whatley
Lighting Designer
Nivedhan Singh
Sound Designer
Hannah Boner
Stage Manager
Jason Spelbring
Intimacy Director
Jason Spelbring
Fight Director
Amos Glass
Interim Executive Director
Isabel Tipton-Krispin
Executive Director
News About FAT HAM at Nashville Repertory Theatre
Photos: FAT HAM Regional Premiere at Nashville Repertory Theatre
February 17, 2026 Nashville Repertory Theatre, in co-production with The Nashville Shakespeare Festival, is presenting the regional premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play FAT HAM.. Check out photos of the production.
Review: FAT HAM at TPAC's Johnson Theatre
February 16, 2026 “To be or not to be? That is the question.” Everyone is familiar with this iconic quote from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, despite the fact that not everyone has seen the actual show or a film adaptation. However, there is no shortage of movies influenced by the Bard’s works.
FAT HAM to be Presented at Nashville Repertory Theatre
February 06, 2026 Nashville Repertory Theatre, in co-production with The Nashville Shakespeare Festival, will present the Regional premiere of FAT HAM, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames.
FAT HAM Regional Premiere and More Set for Nashville Repertory Theatre 2025-2026 Season
March 26, 2025 Nashville Repertory Theatre has revealed its 2025-2026 season. The season will feature a mix of Broadway hits, powerful dramas, beloved classics, and groundbreaking new works. Learn more!About the Theatre
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