St. Petersburg, FL

Suncoast Theatre
Opened April 27, 2007

"The script is wonderfully literate; the acting is superb; the design is attractive."

"Mercurio's dialogue is so polished that you can't help but enjoy it for its efficiency and intelligence. You also have to like his many story-telling devices..."

"Trevor Keller's direction is kinetic, as fluid as Mercurio's script..."

New York, NY

Bank Street Theatre
Opened September 5, 2008

"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)

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

"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..."

Chicago, IL

Hoover-Leppen Theatre
Opened July 19, 2009

"With more gay couples taking on the challenges of parenthood, it's nice -- and rare -- to see a play that looks honestly at the role kids can play in putting a damper on romance."

— Chicago Tribune

"Two Spoons is a timely comedy that looks at the relationship between gay parents [and] does offer a thoughtful look at the pitfalls that gay marriage may present."

— centerstagechicago.com

"Mercurio's new comedy has real insights into gay marriage..."

— TimeOut Chicago