4th Wall Theatre Houston

05/24/2026

A big round of applause and to the cast and crew of FAT HAM! 🎉 The vibes were stellar and the laughs were plenty so here’s to an extraordinary run. 👏 👏 👏

05/22/2026

Double Designer Friday!! - spotlighting the scenic and lighting design of FAT HAM✨

As we begin to say goodbye to FAT HAM, we’re giving some love to Ryan McGettigan and Bryan Ealey, whose scenic and lighting design gave Juicy’s family backyard its own pulse.
Ryan and Bryan helped create a space where FAT HAM could burst open — from cookout to confrontation to full-on celebration.

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05/21/2026

We’re celebrating! 🎉

The final weekend of FAT HAM starts today and is SOLD OUT. This has been an amazing run with an incredible cast.

Waitlists are available for each show by contacting [email protected].

05/14/2026

There’s a party going on around here… and maybe a murder.

FAT HAM begins its second-to-last weekend of performances tonight at 4th Wall.

Come for the backyard barbecue. Stay for the family drama, Shakespeare, and Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy.

Only 8 performances left!

05/09/2026

✨ Meet the Cast of FAT HAM

Today we’re spotlighting Tyler Ray Lewis (they/them) as Juicy.

Tyler is making their 4th Wall debut, and they come to Houston audiences with an exciting list of regional credits, including Juicy in FAT HAM at both Dallas Theater Center and Stage West.

Their other credits include Becky in WAITRESS at Oregon Cabaret Theatre; Pabbie in FROZEN, Audrey II in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and Featured Soloist in RENT at TUTS; Jarene/Church Lady in THE COLOR PURPLE and Sheldon/Camille in JUNIE B. JONES at Casa Mañana; Wicked Witch in THE WIZARD OF OZ at Queensbury Theatre; and Sandra Bullock in EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Uptown Players.

Show some love to Tyler, and catch them as Juicy in FAT HAM!

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05/08/2026

It’s Designer Friday — let’s take a look at the phenomenal costumes of FAT HAM ✨

These sketches are from the incredibly talented costume designer L.A. Clevenson. Her designs have been wowing audiences left and right for their color, flair, and perfect reflection of the characters in FAT HAM.

What do you think of these fabulous looks?

FAT HAM is now playing through May 23!

Costume Design
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05/07/2026

Juicy’s daddy has got something to say! FAT HAM performances resume tonight. Join us for a hilarious time with all the right vibes!

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05/06/2026

✨ Meet the Cast of FAT HAM

Today we’re spotlighting ShaWanna Renee Rivon as Tedra.

ShaWanna returns to 4th Wall Theatre, where audiences previously saw her in FAIRVIEW. Other acting credits include FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN at Ensemble Theatre.

Her directing credits include BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK at the University of Houston; GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER at Fade to Black Festival; THE ALLEY at Alley All New Festival; and 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS at Stages.

ShaWanna is also an accomplished playwright whose works include OLD BLACK AND WHITE HOLLYWOOD, winner of the Edward Albee Playwriting Award and a Drinking Gourd finalist, as well as POWER TO THE QUEENDOM, YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED TO SIT-IN, HOUSTON FOR THE HOLIDAYS, and EMANCIPATION!

Show some love to ShaWanna, and see her in FAT HAM!

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05/05/2026

Everything’s coming up FAT HAM! 🗣️🗞️ This hilarious reimagining of HAMLET continues through May 23!

Check out this OutSmart Magazine interview with director Derek Charles Livingston, and our Juicy, Tyler Ray Lewis. Get those tickets now!

Houston’s 4th Wall Theatre stages FAT HAM, a reimagining of Hamlet that centers Black identity, family, and self-determination through humor, heart, and a radically hopeful ending.

05/04/2026

✨ Meet the Cast of FAT HAM

Today we’re spotlighting Joseph “Joe P.” Palmore as Rev/Pap.

Joe P. is an award-winning Houston-based actor, playwright, poet, and educator. He received the Houston Press Theater Award for Best Actor for JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN at 4th Wall and for Best Supporting Actor for STUPID F*ING BIRD at Stages, where he was most recently seen in THE RIPPLE, THE WAVE, THAT CARRIED ME HOME.

His stage credits also include work at Stages in THE WHIPPING MAN, WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT…, and THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW; Alley Theatre in WHEN WE LEFT, QUEEN OF BASEL, and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS; A.D. Players in BEST OF ENEMIES; and The Ensemble Theatre in DETROIT ’67, JITNEY, FLY, BROKE-OLOGY, and THE BALLAD OF EMMETT TILL.

As a poet, Joe was featured nationally on BET’s Verses & Flow and has collaborated with Grammy-nominated artist Tobe Nwigwe. He is also the creator and producer of the immersive poetry experience Joe P. Presents.

Show some love to Joe P., and see him in FAT HAM!

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