Her Portmanteau is an explosive story of betrayal and forgiveness, centering on a Nigerian mother in the U.S. and her two daughters who lived very different lives. A reunion forces them to reconcile their past, full of clashing traditions and a family legacy that spans time, culture and generations.

Her Portmanteau is one of an acclaimed nine-part play cycle by Massachusetts-raised and Wellesley-educated playwright Mfoniso Udofia. Growing up in Southbridge, Udofia rarely saw stories about Africans and African Americans that felt like her family, so she set out to create a richly textured, emotionally engrossing series of plays that follow one family through three generations. While each play stands alone, together they form a tapestry of stories that resonate with everyone.

This show is part of a city-wide festival where co-producers Central Square Theater and Front Porch Arts Collective join with theaters around Greater Boston to produce Udofia’s Ufot Family Cycle in partnership with universities, social organizations, nonprofits and community activation partners.

ACCESSIBILTY

Central Square Theater is a fully accessible venue with a street level entrance and elevator access. For more information on all available accommodations please visit the theater's accessibility page linked here.

CANCELLATION POLICY

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