Tough Brown Leather

Beautiful show and imaginative story telling. I would recommend highly. ... full review

A harrowing and at times humorous account of growing up female in a male dominated society. A very personal story about a woman forced to confront the shame of her past and how her love of the game helped to overcome the obstacle of life. ... full review

Tonya Jones delivered an powerful and intelligent solo-show. A well-written and thought-provoking story about personal triumph and a young girl's love of football. From abuse as a child to the healing, self-acceptance and love of life as a woman, Tonya's performance is presented in a thoughtful, emotion-stirring but tender and humorous way. ... full review

Tonya's voice is a powerful one. She tells her story of being a survivor with humor, passion, grace and an incredible strength. We need the bravery of women like Tonya telling stories like these to help heal the trauma experienced by too many young women.... full review

Powerful, moving, masterful storytelling from an incredible performer. Infusing such a serious story with humor and football makes the piece specific and engaging. The performance is nuanced and calibrated perfectly. This is a great and important show. ... full review

A brave, raw story and performance with a message of redemption and sexual empowerment. I recommend it!... full review

Brave and powerful performance! Tonya commands the stage and paints a vivid and at times devastating story. She is truly a survivor who has found a way to reclaim herself and inspire us all. This show could be a vehicle for others to heal their past traumas too so I hope she continues to find opportunities to bring it to new audiences. ... full review

Tonya's telling of her story of survival is powerful. She bravely tells a potent story of sexual betrayal, trauma, sexual discovery, healing and forgivenss. It reminds us all to listen to and be aware of our children.... full review

So tragic. So good. Tonya wraps a very difficult story into the context of her journey growing up and her strength in football. I loved what Tonya did on that stage. She created a vivid, heartbreaking - and at times hilarious - story for us to relate to. She also raised awareness for the many young girls and women that experience sexual assault. I highly recommend this show. ... full review

Women rarely get to look into a mirror with such intensity and honesty about our wounds and triumphs. This is brilliant understanding and writing - a must see!... full review