Difference between revisions of "Proof (2009)"
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
by [[David Auburn]] | by [[David Auburn]] | ||
| − | Directed by [[Anna | + | Directed by [[Anna Callender]] |
Performances: Tue 17th – Sat 21st November [[2009]], [[Prompt Corner]] | Performances: Tue 17th – Sat 21st November [[2009]], [[Prompt Corner]] | ||
Revision as of 00:38, 28 January 2010
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 Operator - Liz Nesfield
- Set painted by - Hazel Hindle
Reviews
Some review quotes go here
Gallery
Reminiscences and Anecdotes
Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.
See Also
Have there been other SLT productions of this play? Link to them here.
Or add anything that is related within this site. The author's page for instance or other plays with a similar theme.
References
<references/>
External Links
- Proof at Wikipedia
