Proof (2009)
by David Auburn
Directed by Anna Callender
Performances: Tue 17th – Sat 21st November 2009, Prompt Corner
Contents
Introduction
The play concerns Catherine, the daughter of Robert, a recently deceased mathematical genius and professor at the University of Chicago, and her struggle with mathematical genius and mental illness. Catherine had cared for her father through a lengthy mental illness. Upon Robert's death, his ex-graduate student Hal discovers a paradigm-shifting proof about prime numbers in Robert's office. The title refers both to that proof and to the play's central question: Can Catherine prove the proof's authorship? Along with proving the proof, the daughter also finds herself in a relationship with 28-year-old Hal. Throughout, the play explores Catherine's fear of following in her father's footsteps, both mathematically and mentally.
Cast
- Catherine - Catherine Ellis
- Robert - Derek Dempsey
- Hal - Simon Holland
- Claire - Laura Yandell
Crew
- Production Assistant - Abi Sharma
- Stage Manager - Lisa Thomas
- Lighting Design - Mark Davies
- Sound Design - Bob Callender
- Lighting/Sound Operators - Liz Nesfield, Mark Davies
- Set Construction - cast and crew and Karen and James Webb
- Set painted by - Hazel Hindle
- Photography - Mark Davies
Thanks: Many thanks to the casts and crews of Measure for Measure (2009) and Dick Whittington (2009), Jess Osorio and the box office team, Matthew Lyne and the bar volunteers, Alan Buckman for props, the cast and crew for providing costumes, props and set, Helen Chadney for repping the show.
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External Links
- Proof at Wikipedia
