Creating Claire
It all begins with an idea. 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.
Major Productions
George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick, NJ (2010)
Press Quotes
“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.” - Michael Sommers, Variety
“Awfully well done…” - Anita Gates, 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.” - Simon Saltzman, CurtainUp
Production Photography
Photo Credit: T. Charles Erickson
