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Fraternal Instinct

Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport Chicago

Joel Travis, an up and coming stage actor, is rendered paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic car accident at the hands of his own brother, Carter. Plagued by guilt, Carter resolves to revive his brother’s career by writing a play that features a character who's wheelchair-bound. As the psychological complexities of guilt, resentment and envy unfold in this riveting drama, Carter soon learns that the path to forgiveness is a rocky one.

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Presented by Diamante Productions

Thru - May 6, 2007

Thursdays: 8:00pm
Fridays: 8:00pm
Saturdays: 8:00pm
Sundays: 3:00pm


Price:$15-$18

Show Type: Drama

Box Office: 312-902-1500

Running Time: 1hr 30mins; no intermission

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  Review Round-Up

Time Out Chicago - Somewhat Recommended

"...Diamante has some good things going for it here: Austin stages the action well in Courtney O’Neill’s convincingly cramped apartment set, and Vint, Cummings and Mencotti (as Joel’s acerbic therapist) are all appealing. Pond should be proud of his physical work, convincingly playing paraplegic, and he’s doing what he can emotionally with a tough row to hoe."
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Kris Vire


Chicago Reader - Somewhat Recommended

"...Brandy Austin's staging nets a few laughs, but the relationships don't work the way Fiorentino intends: he aims for clever but hits clunky. An unearned hopeful ending further frustrates."

Jenn Goddu


Windy City Times - Recommended

"... Fiorentino’s knack for creating engaging, if one-dimensional, characters conversing in fluent vernacular is noteworthy. And making his protagonist a crip, albeit a clueless one, reflects a certain daring."
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Mary Shen Barnidge


EpochTimes - Recommended

"... Directed by Brandy Wilson in this intimate theater on a set designed by Courtney O'Neill, solid lighting by Matthew Arata, this show works. The four actors in this show , each handle their roles as written."

Al Bresloff


ChicagoCritic - Recommended

"...With excellent turns for all, especially Andrew Pond and Rawson Vint, this poignant drama is insightful and moving. Nice work form the talented new voice—Tony Fiorentino. Catch this riveting play."
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Tom Williams


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