Kinfolk by Jyreika Guest - Goodman Theatre

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Kinfolk by J. Evelyn
Commissioned by the Goodman Theatre, in collaboration with
The Poetry Foundation, in relation to their production of Fat Ham, for their 24/25 season
January 2025

A jewel-encrusted crown adorns a skull sitting on a table littered with red Solo cups and barbecued meats.

About Fat Ham

A boisterous Southern cookout sets the scene for a Black, queer discovery of self and resilience in this Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony nominated “uproarious reimagining of Hamlet” (The New Yorker).

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Play On Words: Conversation with the Poet Jyreika Guest

Wednesday, January 15 at 6pm

Join us for an inspiring evening with the multi-talented artist Jyreika Guest for Play On Words: Conversation with the Poet. Dive into the world of poetry and storytelling as Jyreika shares her unique voice and creative journey.

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ABOUT thE POET

Jyreika Guest is an actor, dancer, poet, and intimacy director/coordinator based in Chicago, IL. Chicago credits include: How Blood Go and What to Send Up When It Goes Down (Congo Square);Tragedy of King Christophe (formerly House Theatre of Chicago); Lindiwe U/S (Steppenwolf); Frankenstein (Remy Bumppo); columbinus (The Yard Theatre Company); In the Blood (Red Tape Theatre); Fly Honeys Show (The Inconvenience Project); The Wiz (Kokandy Productions).