See it if Enjoy dramas about families from diverse cultures and are open to listening to the melodies of a foreign language you do not understand.
Don't see it if Don’t like one act plays or reading subtitles.
See it if you want to see superior acting in an intense, but somewhat confusing, storyline
Don't see it if a three character, one act play is not to your liking
See it if you enjoy a play because of great acting and great direction. Mfonisco Udofia has great command of language
Don't see it if you want a writer to commit to what they have written. The mistake is one that lessor writers often make, but you expect better here. Read more
See it if intense family dramas excite you... or, if you have a particular connection to African culture intertwining with Americans.
Don't see it if you have a hard time following strong accents and confusing character names. Read more
See it if You like intense family dramas and very strong acting. This play is extremely emotional and the actresses give it all they've got!
Don't see it if You can't handle a lot of onstage yelling and crying or if you don't like reading subtitles or hearing foreign accents. Read more
See it if These actors should be on Broadway! Best play off Broadway we have seen in quite a long time. Meaningful startling interesting till the end.
Don't see it if You are nit open minded or tend to judge others.
See it if You like family stories; you were an immigrant or are from an immigrant family; like stories about other cultures.
Don't see it if You like musicals or comedies.
See it if Emotional, intense
Don't see it if You’re not interested in diverse cultures.
"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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