Fraternal Instinct presented by Diamante Productions at Athenaeum Theatre

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."