About the Show

Mfoniso Udofia's fourth play in her Ufot Family Cycle.

This captivating play about a Nigerian family in America tells a story of reconciliation, reinvention, and the connection between mothers and their daughters. The play is the fourth installment in Ms. Udofia’s sprawling nine-play Ufot family cycle about Nigerian American identity and a family’s unwavering love.

Critic Reviews (3)

"This drama with its clever touches of humor about mother and daughter relationships is wholly relatable."
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“ 'Her Portmanteau' offers a compelling portrait of three women trying to balance their roles as individuals with the forces of family and home that draw them together and force them to navigate difficult emotional terrain."
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"Udofia has written a solid play with universalities that linger in viewer’s heads around family, communication and healing."
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Cast and creative team

George Street Playhouse