Her Portmanteau Tickets

Her Portmanteau presents a deeply personal lens on lineage, immigration, and language through the Ufot family. Written by renowned playwright Mfoniso Udofia, the work explores Abasiama Ufot and her two daughters Iniabasi and Adiaha, weaving Ibibio phrases into a rich storytelling tapestry. This page highlights the show as part of Udofia’s celebrated Ufot Family Cycle, with forthcoming performances in the Boston area and beyond. We’ve got you with a straightforward path to secure your seats for the 2025 Cambridge engagement and other opportunities as they are announced.

Key context: Udofia’s body of work has earned multiple prestigious accolades, including the 2024 Steinberg Playwright Award, the 2021 Horton Foote Award, the 2017 Helen Merrill Playwright Award, and the 2017-18 McKnight National Residency and Commission. The Ufot cycle has seen productions at New York Theatre Workshop, Boston Court, American Conservatory Theater, and George Street Playhouse, reflecting a broad national footprint. The Cambridge, MA engagement will be co-produced with Front Porch Arts Collective and directed by Tasia A. Jones, with a cast featuring Patrice Jean-Baptiste, Jade A. Guerra, and Lorraine Victoria Kanyike. See official social links for Mfoniso Udofia and the production team below.

For fans of theater that marries intimate family storytelling with expansive cultural themes, Her Portmanteau offers a rich experience. Secure your seats for the Central Square Theater run in Cambridge, and stay tuned for additional tour announcements and citywide arts initiatives tied to Udofia’s cycle.

About the venue: Central Square Theater in Cambridge, MA, serves as a vibrant hub for contemporary drama and community collaborations. The 2025 engagement is a collaboration between Central Square Theater and Front Porch Arts Collective, guiding audiences through an immersive exploration of language, identity, and intergenerational storytelling. For more context, the Ufot Family Cycle expands across multiple productions, with past work staged at major regional and national venues. Follow Mfoniso Udofia on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes insights: Instagram.

Upcoming tour information, dates, and ticket details will be updated as they are announced. If you’re organizing a group visit or want early access to tickets, we’ve got you covered—reach out and we’ll help you secure your seats as soon as information is available.