FUFU and OREOS at Boston Center for the Arts

Between the worlds of fufu, the West African equivalent of mashed potatoes signifying everything homemade and authentic, and Oreos, the American snack food standing for everything sugary and over-processed (and perhaps much more besides), you'll find Obehi Janice. In her acclaimed solo work FUFU & OREOS, Janice -- recently named Boston's "Best Actress" by Improper Bostonian -- explores this space between cultures as she navigates her Nigerian heritage, her American lifestyle and the loaded promise of Prozac. Straddling the line between drama and comedy, FUFU & OREOS is a dazzling showcase of the bittersweet reflections of a remarkable young writer and performer.