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“At the center of it all is Tiffany Gold — creator Katy Murphy’s alter ego for (most of) the evening — the blonde game show hostess who seemingly exudes star power, confidence, and glamor... Throughout, Murphy’s performance was spot on, a compelling combination of natural charm and quick-witted presence of mind.” (RECOMMENDED)

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  • At the center of it all is Tiffany Gold — creator Katy Murphy’s alter ego for (most of) the evening — the blonde game show hostess who seemingly exudes star power, confidence, and glamor... Throughout, Murphy’s performance was spot on, a compelling combination of natural charm and quick-witted presence of mind.

    Adrian Dimanlig, Interludes

  • “This is a vibrant, interactive performance that blends game show absurdity with heartfelt storytelling… What starts as a ridiculous game show to win back the price of a ticket grows into something tender and real… an emotional journey that touches deeply through genuine storytelling and unbridled competitiveness. (No) Refunds is a brilliant example of theatre that is both playful and profound.”

    Lamesha Ruddock, Binge Fringe

  • "[(No) Refunds] is an interesting meditation on the labor of performance and Murphy is good at juggling the input of a random audience members and keeping the show moving... an interesting work that shows some creative potential and I would certainly check out what Murphy does next."

    — Nicholas Fortugno, Immersed in NYC

  • "Murphy’s ability to retain the sense of the clown, yet tie the sci-fi details together into a cohesive story arch is amazing. She never breaks character, her cheery American pep and optimism fits perfectly within the premise… Candle House Collective have found a winning star in Katy Murphy and a winning recipe in Next Time!"

    – Gabriel Wilding, Everything Theatre UK

  • "the excellent actors [Katy & the Candle House Collective ensemble] not only play their characters convincingly but are quite adept at handling any hesitation without pressuring you to answer."

    — Michael Dale, Broadway World

  • "caffeinated... Kafkaesque"

    — Helen Shaw, Vulture

  • "She *had* read the room."

    — Alexis Soloski, The New York Times

  • "lively and engaging"

    – Michele Markarian, New England Theater Mirror

  • "By the end, [i cut myself shaving and it bled so much] reveals the twisted moral game you may not have realized you were playing... It also speaks to the strong performances during the show to build a relationship with the audience that makes the choice difficult."

    -Kevin Gossett, No Proscenium