HER REQUIEM at LTC3 a new play by Greg Pierce

Greg Pierce's new play at the Claire Tow Theater is a family drama about 2 sparring parents vocalizing opposing views regarding their teenage daughter, Caitlin.  Their daughter has been sequestered to dedicate her full attention to composing a requiem.  Pierce is an author, playwright, screenwriter and composer.  Pierce is a multi-talented artist and he infuses this dark drama with musical references & stanzas of requiem compositions.  There is a literal reference to self-sacrifice made upon a plank outside the family home & barn where "Goths" have gathered awaiting the completion of the Requiem.  The cozy domicile & domestic bliss between Caitlin's parents, Dean (B'wy veteran Peter Friedman) and Allison (Emmy winning actress, Mare Winnigham) quickly turns frosty.  Other characters, Allison's senile mother & Caitlin's ingratiating violin teacher add their own tonal qualities to the mix.  The major movement of the play deals with relationships and how when one party vies for control this withers & destroys the love & connections. This intelligent, well written & acted one act scores a major hit.  I'm hoping for an encore.