DADDY ISSUES

What an honor it must be to receive a letter from Waldner. Someone so articulate and honest. In a successful solo show the performer has the opportunity to share their deeply personal story and hope it connects with the audience be that through humor, familiarity, or specificity. Spencer succeeded in all three. Watching this show is getting to know him but also connecting us to each other. ... full review

​First, the venue itself was a discovery. It was my first time visiting, and the atmosphere took me straight back to my childhood—it felt just like my old ballet school. With its dark, real-wood stairs and exposed brick walls, it was both cozy and pristine. I absolutely fell in love with the space. ​As for the show itself? Wow. Just, wow. ​As a straight female, I honestly didn't expect to feel such a deep connection to this story or to find it so profoundly relatable. The performance was a rollercoaster in the best way possible; it had me laughing, crying, and laughing again from start to finish. It was powerful, raw, honest, authentic, and truly heartfelt—a testament to both the brilliant writing and the captivating, outstanding perform... full review

Spencer takes us on a journey of heartbreaking discoveries and joyous laughter. He is a powerful performer, and a vulnerable and generous writer. Go see this!... full review

Incredible show. It was funny, serious, hilarious, and real all at the same time. The writing was so good that at one point I felt like I was sitting on my couch watching a Netflix show then I realized I was actually in a theater watching it live!... full review

So grateful Spencer shared this glimpse into his cathartic self-discoveries and how he chose to reveal them - for better or worse.... full review

Excellent!! Performance & Story - thought-provoking, introspective, funny & intriguing! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the entirety of this show!... full review