Take Me To The Poorhouse

Running time: 60 minutes

Booking inquiries: takemetothepoorhouseplay@gmail.com

For more info, visit: www.takemetothepoorhouse.com

Take Me To The Poorhouse is a comedy about Lizzie, a middle-class Nigerian third grader who dreams of becoming poor to win the heart of her popular classmate.

Told through Lizzie’s perspective, we meet a charming 72 year old “African Matlock”, tackle Voltron (defender of the universe), experiment with Jerry curls, discover a local cook who serves “secret delights of a cow”, and reluctantly befriend a headstrong 7 year old suitor with an over-confident lisp.

Inspired by true events, this “upside-down Cinderella story” is a children’s story for adults – witty and wise, hilarious and heartfelt. Audiences are offered a fresh glimpse of African life as they are introduced to a girl eager to reject herself in to order to feel like she belongs.

Recipient of American Repertory Theatre Institute Alumni Association’s Lab Grant

Recipient of Center For Cultural Innovation grant

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“Femi is as endearing as she is skilled, and she brings great life to this simple and engaging story. Each character she creates is detailed, distinct and authentic.”

— FIERCE AND NERDY

“…fun—pure and simple…[Liz Femi’s performance] is delightful and comical.”

— CULTURE SPOT LA

“So. Friggin’. Good.”

— AFROLICIOUS

“…a masterful storyteller with biting humor…[an] incredible tour de force.”

— THE EXAMINER

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