Creating Claire
by Joe Dipietro
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, citing an unsatisfying ending. While some appreciate the casual representation of lesbian characters, others criticize the stereotypical portrayal of a powerful woman.
Synopsis
Employed as a docent at a natural history museum, nice, middle-aged Claire comes under fire when her tour-guide patter deviates from the strict scientific beliefs of her formidable supervisor and heads down a path that espouses intelligent design.
Claire's spiritual slant attracts extra visitors but soon leads to legal action.
A powerful exploration of the supernova that results when science, faith and politics collide.
Press Reviews
"CREATING CLAIRE soberly considers the missing link between faith and science…DiPietro's compact, neatly-crafted drama focuses more on Claire's growing faith and its effect upon her marriage than upon hotly debating the issues.“ —Variety. ”[A]wfully well done…“ —The New York Times. ”Joe DiPietro has approached the controversial subject of creationism versus evolution in his engrossing and provocative play…DiPietro has a good grip on the spiritual, emotional and psychological factors that determine our choices and beliefs."
— CurtainUp
Publication
Creating Claire is a American religious play written by Joe Dipietro and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York (2015).
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Dramatists Play Service · 2015 · 51 pp
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