Review: ‘Fat Ham’ is a meaty new play, but this production won’t stick to your bones

Again, “Fat Ham” is a deceptively difficult play. It swirls realism and surrealism, ignores and interrogates its audience; it’s a historical adaptation with present-day references and futuristic idealization. Upon exiting the theater, I left with overwhelming admiration for Ijames’ ambition, rather than laughing and grooving out of my seat.