Los Angeles Times - Somewhat Recommended
"...The ending, though bold, is disappointing: There's the sense that D'Aquila wasn't quite sure what to do with his entertaining characters once he'd gotten them all onstage. His writing and performance make Gino, especially, a sympathetic and interesting antihero who may deserve a better story than he gets."
Variety - Recommended
"...Unorganized Crime is a great ride that ramps up the tension then hurtles us through one plot twist and razor-sharp line after the other. Critically acclaimed actors CHAZZ PALMINTERI and ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ head a very strong cast that delivers 70 minutes of noir heaven."
Broadway World - Recommended
"...With a superb cast and direction, what could come off as mere grit or glorification of violence has an undeniable sense of humor that sets it apart, now at the Elephant Theatre in Hollywood through the end of this month."
Edge - Recommended
"...Star power and solid craftsmanship coalesce in this consummately enjoyable premiere offering."
Stage and Cinema - Recommended
CRIME "...Even though violence, murder, sex, and drugs are featured front and center, the show manages to come off rather tame, never reaching the gritty intensity you might associate with such activities. Still it's worth catching: Great performances, snappy dialogue, and of course all that Chazz."
The Hollywood Reporter - Recommended
"...Key to the entertainment of this theatrical experience are its quicksilver reversals of fortune, so further plot points are best left to omerta. However, the larger pleasure resides in its heightened dialogue so riddled with idiomatic argot that its stylization seems as ritualized as a Noel Coward comedy of manners, and the mechanics of menace and murder startlingly reminiscent of farce."
Stage Scene LA - Recommended
"...Oscar nominee Chazz Palminteri and Tony nominee Elizabeth Rodriguez bring their Hollywood/Broadway talent/star power to Kenny D'Aquila's savagely funny goodfellas comedy Unorganized Crime, now getting its World Premiere at Hollywood's Lillian Theatre under David Fofi's razor-sharp direction."
Examiner - Recommended
"...This funny, gripping one act, black comedy about family, brotherly love and loyalty is beautifully directed by David Fofi, the Artistic Director of The Elephant Theatre Company."
Total Theater - Recommended
"...Unorganized Crime could easily go off the rails, but its excellent cast, led by Rodriguez's hilarious and fiery performance, keeps things together in accomplished fashion. Joel Daavid's lavish, Broadway-quality set and lighting, and David Fofi's firm direction help make this one of the best-produced, small-theater plays in many a season."
Culture Spot LA - Recommended
"...Kenny D'Aquila's world premiere "Unorganized Crime" receives a sturdy mounting at the Elephant Theatre with a very strong cast; sharp, quick-paced directing; and a clever, credible script."
The Los Angeles Post - Recommended
"...The script is uncomplicated and a little light for my taste but its so well executed its worth seeing. Palminteri gives true Actors Studio performance."
