Person of The Week

James Ijames • Bessemer to Broadway


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This week, host Charlotte Alter is joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, James Ijames. Known for his groundbreaking Broadway debut, "Fat Ham" –a unique adaptation of Hamlet set in the backdrop of a backyard barbeque– Ijames shares stories of his personal journey into theater and growing up in the South. The pair discuss how James weaves his life experiences and storytelling traditions into his work, and the importance of cultural diversity in the arts. 

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