Today we open Fat Ham. This show has been an exercise of liberation, kinship, and community. This show is a declaration of love, and empathy. This show is a radical act of joy. This show got a lil sugar in its tank. This show laughs too loud. This show be acting up in front of company. This show plays “OJays” and “Frankie Beverly & Maze” and “Anita Baker” on Saturday morning clean ups. This show gives it to the gworlz. This show says nigga with an “A” at the end. This show shows up 10-15 minutes late to events. This show is giving very much BROADWAY. This shows love language is food. This show will mess you up if you talk about it’s mama. This show gives the best hugs. This show has a cabinet full of grocery bags. This show drinks dark liquor. This show don’t take no shit. This show calls just to check on ya mama and nem. This show is a blessing, and I’m grateful to the entire cast crew and creative for sharing this journey with me. Thank you to @publictheaterny and @natblacktheatre for holding space for this play. Thank you to our leaders in love; the honorable @saheemscene and the @pulitzerprizes winning @jwijames for giving voice and guidance. To my partners in magic, mischief, and madness: @nikkicrawford917 @sweetbenja @adriannamitchell_ @calvinleonsmith @chrisherbieholland #billyeugenejones I love you all. In a time where grief and darkness greets us at every turn I thank you all for daring to meet it with love. 🐷🍽💀✨🌈 #thegirlsthatgetitgetit #gratitude #therestissilence