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FAT HAM

BY: JAMES IJAMES

THE WILMA THEATER

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"Okay, seriously- do not miss your chance to see Fat Ham." Brenda Hillegas Philadelphia Row Home Magazine

PHOTOS BY JOHANNA AUSTIN

"Director Amina Robinson brings her own flavor to this play, helming a talented and accomplished cast and crew. Her recipe updates the pop-culture references, hams up the humor, and encourages more noticeably embodied and physical performances." Hanae Mason Broad Street Review

"What a piece of work is Fat Ham at the Wilma. Director Amina Robinson has assembled a first-rate cast, who deliver the dialogue in rapid-fire exchanges that you might hear at your neighborhood barbecue." Tracy Hawkins Delco Culture Vultures

"Expectations are understandably high for this modern re-imagining of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, but director Amina Robinson's superb cast and exuberant production joyfully exceed even the most optimistic anticipation. Fat Ham is an exquisite and wonderfully unexpected theatrical experience. Even the most loyal Shakespeare fan will delight in this powerful, cathartic, and clever tragedy turned comedy.  " Rebecca Rendell Talkin' Broadway

"What happens for 95 minutes on the Wilma stage is an absolute celebration, headed by an incredible cast and supported by a production that evokes a staggering amount of humor and heart. Director Amina Robinson has assembled a truly stellar cast of performers to bring this piece to life. She gave them all the space to be creative and craft undeniable versions of these characters, and it’s a treat to watch." Frank Schierloh Queer Reviewed Blog

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