Take Me To The Poorhouse

My overall impression

From what I already knew of both Liz Femi and Take Me To The Poorhouse I assumed it would be a solid/enjoyable production. But I wasn’t prepared for just how charming and wonderful this play really is. For how much of a powerhouse Liz Femi is. She takes God knows how many characters and infuses them with a clear and specific voice, giving each unique physical mannerisms. The show has minimal set design and yet through lighting and words you really do feel transported to Nigeria. You feel transported into the head space of a young girl desperately in love. If you haven’t figure it out yet, I pretty much loved this show.