Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents Poor Clare by Chiara Atik, a comedic and anachronistic exploration of the life of St. Clare of Assisi. Set in 1211 Italy, the play follows Clare, a wealthy young ...

Set in 1211 Italy, playwright Chiara Atik tells the story of St Clare of Assisi, founder of the Order of Poor Ladies (later called The Poor Clares), who renounced her family’s wealth and status and ...