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Philly theaters unite to stage 3 plays by Pulitzer-winning playwright James Ijames

  • Written by Bess Rowen, Assistant Professor of Theatre, Villanova University
imageJames Ijames won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for drama for his play 'Fat Ham.' Here he's shown at the Obie Awards in New York City in February 2023. Jenny Anderson/Getty Images for American Theatre Wing

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