Fat Ham
by Austin Playhouse
Mar. 02
This uproariously funny Pulitzer-Prize-winning new play is a modern revamp of Shakespeare’s HAMLET. FAT HAM follows Juicy, a queer, pensive, young Black man finding his way in the world when the ghost of his father demands Juicy avenge his murder. Set at the family cookout, this “hilarious yet profound tragedy smothered in comedy” (The New York Times) examines love, loss, and a particular set of daddy issues.
Austin Playhouse is seeking local actors for the upcoming regional premiere of FAT HAM by James Ijames.
Rehearsals will begin May 13, 2025. Performance dates are June 6 - 29, 2025 at Austin Playhouse West Campus. This show is directed by Ben Wolfe with assistant direction by Theo Jones.
Video audition submissions are due Sunday, March 2, 2025. All callbacks will be in person at Austin Playhouse on March 9 & 10, 2025. Visit www.austinplayhouse.com/opportunities to submit!
ROLES TO BE CAST:
JUICY - is thicc. 20-21, Black. He's beautiful. He is lonely. He is smart. A kind of Hamlet.
TEDRA - is Juicy's mother. 45-50, Black. She is a good mother. A kind of Gertrude.
OPAL - is one of Juicy's only friends. 19-20, Black. She loves Juicy and worries about him. A kind of Ophelia.
LARRY - a boy that is attracted to Juicy. 21-23, Black. A Marine. Trying to heal from PTSD. Has a secret. Awkward. A kind of Laertes.
RABBY - is Larry and Opal's mother. 40-45, Black. Tedra's friend. Semi-churchy but honestly she just wanna drink and praise the Lord. A kind of Polonius.
TIO - is clever. 20-40, Black or Afro-Latinx. Juicy's cousin. Oldest friend. A kind of Horatio.*
The roles of Rev/Pap have been cast.*
This production is being produced under a SPT Tier 1 Equity agreement. Non-Equity and Equity members may submit. All roles are paid.All Equity members will be seen. Local hires only.
