PRESS REVIEWS

"Peter Mercurio’s splendid new comedy about a soon-to-be-wed gay couple shows us that with a little ingenuity, even the aphorisms of the old American sage Ben Franklin can avail us!"

"Two Spoons puts gay love into perspective as it poses poignant questions while delivering non-stop laughs and penetrating social commentary; besides a skillful examination into the psychology of same-sex relationships, the play is replete with throwbacks to Benjamin Franklin, his maxims and his rather unique way of living."

"I give Two Spoons two thumbs way up!"

— HX Magazine (read the full review)

"Ultimately it's refreshing to see a play about gay themes that operates on a familial level, for sure, and there is much to admire about Peter Mercurio's sense of humor..."

"Grant James Varjas makes the strongest impression here. His embodiment of neurotic Steve is multilayered and thoroughly compelling. He's matched by charming Brian Gillespie as Larry, the sensible partner in the relationship."

— musicomh.com

"Varjas and Gillespie show off skillful timing and genuine chemistry, and their scenes have a natural give-and-take; they’re a solid core..."

"Mercurio knows the way a couple operates...to create two characters who are genuine and likeable."

"Two Spoons has some accomplished acting..."

— offoffonline.com

"...a delightful, sexy romantic comedy..."

"The setup is outstanding..."

"...entirely believable; we laugh with them all the way through..."

"...there's symbolic stuff layered onto this great story."

— nytheatre.com

AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

"A great show about love and relationships. If that premise sounds cliche, it's doesn't play out that way, thanks to the credibility of the characters, dialogue, and the subtle shadings of the situations. One excellent element of the play is how the playwright presents the inner thoughts of the characters, something that's easy to do in a novel, but very tricky to pull off in a play without compromising the theatricality. Yet he does it magnificently, aided by a great cast and clever staging. Truly a riveting experience, touching and funny."

— Allan Altman (NY Times Reader Review)

"What I saw opening night was truly impressive on all counts. It was provocative and requires some additional thought. I'm still mulling. Two Spoons provides a true witness to the new complexities we [gay men] face and that alone gives it a shine of it's own. The cast is wonderful."

— Dennis Hearn