EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 29 MIN
Inside the Production of Fat Ham with Director Vickie Washington
from What in East Dallas is Going On?! · host Camille and Rich
In this episode, we’re joined by director Vickie Washington to talk all things Fat Ham, the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy making its regional premiere at Dallas Theater Center.We dig into Vickie’s journey as an artist, what drew her to this bold reinvention of Hamlet, and how Fat Ham uses humor, family tension, and truth to explore liberation and joy. Centered around a queer Black man caught between generational expectations and his own freedom, the play challenges cycles of violence while delivering laugh out loud moments and emotional depth.This conversation pulls back the curtain on the show, the themes, and why Fat Ham is a must see production this season.Show dates January 30 through February 8, 2026Kalita Humphreys TheaterWritten by James IjamesDirected by Vickie WashingtonA co production with Stage West TheatreMature content and adult language apply.Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! [email protected]
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In this episode, we’re joined by director Vickie Washington to talk all things Fat Ham, the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy making its regional premiere at Dallas Theater Center. We dig into Vickie’s journey as an artist, what drew her to this bold reinvention of Hamlet, and how Fat Ham uses humor, family tension, and truth to explore liberation and joy. Centered around a queer Black man caught between generational expectations and his own freedom, the play challenges cycles of violence while d...
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