Buckeye Arts: FAT HAM at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio
Join your fellow Buckeyes at the inaugural entry in the Buckeye Arts Series: the Columbus premiere of Broadway’s FAT HAM, produced by The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio (formerly CATCO).
Riffe Center Studio Theatres
77 S High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
Event description
Indulge in light refreshments at our pre-show reception, and stick around after the curtain call for a special talkback discussion with members of the cast and creative team. This event is in association with Ohio State Alumni Societies the Black Alumni Association and Scarlet & Gay. Don’t miss the chance to join the party with fellow Buckeyes at the smart and hilarious new play, FAT HAM!
In this witty take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the only real death is the patriarchy. To be or not to be certainly is the question for Juicy, a young, queer Black man. Juicy grapples with identity, family, responsibility and honesty as generations clash at a backyard barbecue, serving up all the drama, wit and existential angst of the Bard with a generous side of humor and heart. See what the New York Times calls “a hilarious yet profound tragedy smothered in comedy,” in James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize–winning FAT HAM.
Check out The Contemporary Theatre website for more information on the play.
Listen to a message about the history of the play and his Ohio State connection from alum Rashad Chambers, JD ’05, MA ’05, a producer of FAT HAM on Broadway!
Cost
Tickets are available at a special rate of $40 ($30 for young alumni), a $70 value.
- $40 for regular tickets
- $30 for young alumni* (graduated in the most recent ten years)
All tickets include refreshments and giveaways
FAQs
Parking in the Riffe Center Garage is free after 6 p.m.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m., with a reception and Buckeye fellowship beginning at 6:30 p.m.
This event is recommended for adult audiences. Please note that the play includes strong and graphic language. Through comedy, the play explores hard-hitting topics including homophobia, racism and racial slurs, fatphobia and family trauma. There are also frank discussions of sex and a brief moment of violence. Theatrical haze and flashing lights may be used.
Questions
Please contact The Ohio State University Alumni Association at osuaa@osu.edu or 800-762-5646.