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PROOF, a play by David Auburn. Directed by Mathew Green.PROOF was the winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama as well as the Tony Award for Best Play.
Synopsis:
Catherine has spent the last few years caring for her father, Robert, a genius mathematics professor who struggled with mental illness. Following Robert's death, his former student Hal discovers a paradigm-shifting proof about prime numbers in Robert's office. Did Robert write it? Along with demonstrating the proof's authenticity, Catherine also finds herself in a relationship with Hal. Throughout, the play explores Catherine's fear of following in her father's footsteps, both mathematically and mentally and her desperate attempts to stay in control. Meanwhile, Catherine's sister Claire has arrived to try and convince Catherine to come stay with her in New York.
Cast:
Catherine - Alexis Nau
Hal - Anthony Weddle
Claire - Becca Strom
Robert - Matt Hester
Claire Understudy - Michaela Kruse
Hal Understudy - Owen Skarbalus
"Proof" will be performed at the Urbana Champaign Independent Media Center (IMC), 202 S Broadway, Urbana, IL (inside the Post Office Building.) There is an accesible ramp on the north (Lincoln Square side) of the building which leads to the performance area on the second floor.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
202 S Broadway Ave, Urbana, IL 61801-3313, United States
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