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The Critics Say:

Reviews of "Spy in the House of Men" from reviewers around the country. Click on the headline to read the full review.

CRITIC'S PICK:  CityBEAT (Cincinnati)

by Sean Peters

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"Spy in the House of Men is a heartfelt, comedic confessional. It's written and performed by New York’s Penny Sterling, a transgender artist whose ability to guide the audience through her life’s story is profoundly sophisticated. Sterling’s talent is in subverting expectations while garnering a lot of serious laughs."

★★★★: DC Theatre Scene (Washington, DC)

by Marshall Bradshaw

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"Her perspective as a trans woman, a parent, and an addict all build into a rich, heart aching narrative that keeps the audience hanging on every word.

And yet Sterling brings to the stage a story just as fun as it is dramatic!"

Dont-Miss  Show: Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

by Jenna Ross

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"Sterling has a knack for lightening dark moments with humor, for revealing truths without veering into corniness. "

The Power of a Penny:  The Wedge (Rochester, NY)

by Ian Patterson

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"This heart-to-heart conversation between Sterling and the audience brings a room of people together every minute she’s on the stage. Its message of hope, love, and perseverance through trial and error are especially relevant in today’s social climate."

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