Take Me To The Poorhouse

I loved this piece! Liz Femi is a magical actor - her characters will make you laugh as they capture your heart. Don't miss it!... full review

It's a wonderful thing when a performer is as entertaining to watch as Liz Femi, and Liz is a performer who knows how to take her audiences along for the ride. From lights up, to lights down, you can tell she loves doing this show, and performing is her passion. There are a few things that get me down about "Poor House" however. Very rehearsed movement on stage seems sloppy at some points, and almost forced at others - sort of like Femi is being directed to make sure she uses the whole space. Throughout the entire production, I found myself losing Liz and the wonderful projections that accompany her - mostly due to bright, unfocused, very thrown together lighting. In my opinion, this show would work better in a smaller space, with more r... full review

I first heard about the show when I saw a friend had donated to the Indiegogo campaign, and I assumed, based on the title, that it was a drama. But Liz Femi's "Take Me To The Poorhouse" is comedy in every sense of the word, taking the classic Cinderella concept and turning it on its head. Each of Femi's characters (which range from extreme differences of socio-economics, gender, age, and wisdom) is illustrated crystal-clearly through the written voice as well as physical voice and physical presence. Put together, they give such a rich and vibrant depiction of life in Nigeria, as well as tapping into a "universal" experience - the naivety of inexperience and of financial privilege. (But, of course, that's my own privilege talking - privile... full review

Simple story. Great acting. Funny and touching. “Take Me To The Poorhouse” is a wonderful show that takes you to a real world as seen by an 8 year old girl. With interesting characters, a simple set, and very little technical support or any props, as an audience member I was both endeared and impressed with Liz Femi's ability to create a very clear world with only her physicality, some lights and projections, and a few blocks of wood. While the show centers around very real problems, such as poverty, crime, and the difficulties of love, since we view these problems through the young and positive eyes of Liz, without discrediting or lessening the value and difficulties these themes bring to those who are affected by them, personally I wa... full review

I can not recommend this show enough. Please go see it. What an up and coming Talent this lady is. Wow! Liz keeps you engaged for 60 minutes and then leaves you wanting more when the show is done. She seamlessly went from one character to another and they each had a different voice. She needs to start writing her oscar speech. Great performer and Performance. Take your friends to see it! As Quincy told Oprah once, "your future is so bright, it burns ones eyes"..... full review

Funny and heartfelt! What more could you want? One of the best solo shows I've ever seen. This is a must-see! Don't miss Liz's breakout performance.... full review

I don't get it. I don't get the buzz nor do I get the excitement over the thing. "Take Me To The Poor House," while a great statement on children's innocence is campy at best. With one person shos, playing different characters has to be about playing believable characters and not a characature of those characters. Maybe this was a result of the many missteps of the direction, which includes the actor running all over the stage as if there was no direction. While the story has h eart and relevancy, it misses the mark on being groundbreaking and dynamic as a story like this should be in this post "We Are the World" era. If you're curious to see a show that dispels the myths of the "dark" continent, this might be the show for you, otherwise I... full review

Liz Femi is fantastic! This show endearingly creates vibrant and clear characters, telling a highly amusing story that demonstrates how relatable children (and people) are all over the world. Wonderfully entertaining, and something I would love to see over and over again. "Well dooooooonnnneee!" ... full review

Great show! Liz Femi's performance is absolutely spot-on, seamless from start to finish. Wise, funny and moving. ... full review

This is a must-see! Liz Femi Wilson is a charismatic and lovable storyteller who takes you back to sweet childhood memories through the eyes of an African child. Excellent acting & thoughtful direction....this show is fun, poignant, and a universal walk down the memory lane of childhood through the unique cultural context of Africa. Thank you!... full review