Our celebrated Ufot Family Cycle concludes its epic, citywide, two-and-a-half-year, nine-play journey where it began — here at The Huntington — with Mfoniso Udofia’s rousing folk opera Adia and Clora Snatch Joy.
In the marshes of South Carolina, Clora Abernathy opens her front door to a stranger from Massachusetts — Adiaha Ufot — and something unnamed stirs within them. Both are dutiful daughters who’ve devoted their lives to their parents – but as the sparks fly, a life-changing question takes shape: What might happen if they dare to be good to themselves? To wholly experience desire, pleasure, and joy as grown ass women — for the very first time.
Soaringly composed for a cappella voices by Michael Ellis Ingram, Adia and Clora Snatch Joy breaks new ground while bringing the Ufot Family Cycle to a joyous, musical finale. Awoye Timpo, who brilliantly directed The Grove, returns to helm this landmark production that you can enjoy whether it’s the first play you are seeing in the Ufot Family Cycle or your ninth.
Our celebrated Ufot Family Cycle concludes its epic, citywide, two-and-a-half-year, nine-play journey where it began — here at The Huntington — with Mfoniso Udofia’s rousing folk opera Adia and Clora Snatch Joy.
In the marshes of South Carolina, Clora Abernathy opens her front door to a stranger from Massachusetts — Adiaha Ufot — and something unnamed stirs within them. Both are dutiful daughters who’ve devoted their lives to their parents – but as the sparks fly, a life-changing question takes shape: What might happen if they dare to be good to themselves? To wholly experience desire, pleasure, and joy as grown ass women — for the very first time.
Soaringly composed for a cappella voices by Michael Ellis Ingram, Adia and Clora Snatch Joy breaks new ground while bringing the Ufot Family Cycle to a joyous, musical finale. Awoye Timpo, who brilliantly directed The Grove, returns to helm this landmark production that you can enjoy whether it’s the first play you are seeing in the Ufot Family Cycle or your ninth.
Book, Libretto and Lyrics by Mfoniso Udofia
Music Composed by Michael Ellis Ingram
Directed by Awoye Timpo
Venue
The Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave.
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Notable Dates: Coming soon!
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The Huntington Theatre, located at 264 Huntington Ave. Photo: Nile Scott Studios
