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Proof

By David Auburn [PG-13]

Directed by Tony Catanese.

"Proof" is a family drama. It explores sibling rivalry, trust, parent child relationships, responsibility, gender bias, love, loss and compassion. The addition of a graduate student brings the drama to another level, a mystery. It becomes a detective story. Who created the newly discovered mathematical proof? As the play draws to its climax, sexism, mental illness and intellectual passions are also explored and the audience is asked to draw its own conclusions.

Director's Notes

PROOF is a funny play! The juxtaposition of serious moments with humorous ones makes the story and characters accessible. The play presents life as we live it with all of its wonderful contradictions.

PROOF is a family drama. It explores sibling rivalry, trust, parent child relationships, responsibility, reversal of roles, gender bias, love, and loss. The addition of Hal brings the family drama to another level: a mystery. It becomes a detective story. Who is the author of the mathematical proof? As the family drama and mystery develop, issues like sexism, sacrifice, independence, and intellectual passion are explored. The playwright shows us the humanity and goodness in each character. He does not take sides. He asks us to make our own judgments.

PROOF is a small and intimate play. Each of the four characters has his or her own reality. They each experience the same thing (the death of a man and the search for the author of the mathematical proof), but each sees the situation through a different set of lenses.

PROOF teaches us about compassion and empathy. By making an attempt to understand and to share another person's situation, feelings and emotions, we allow ourselves to explore our own humanity and to decide how we choose to live our lives in the context of family, community, nation and the world.

Tony Catanese

Cast

Tony Catanese Director

Tony received his MFA in Directing from Brooklyn College. After appearing in "Lost in Yonkers" and "Wait Until Dark" for the Evergreen Players, he is thrilled to be directing this extraordinary play with such a talented cast. Tony dedicates this production to his father (Joe) and to his father-in-law (Daddy-O): Two Friends.

Jessica Clare Catherine

Jessica Clare - Jessica has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University as well as training from The Gateway Theatre Conservatory in Edinburgh, Scottland. She has worked with several companies in Denver including Town Hall Arts Center, Performance Now, Imagination Makers, and Nextstage Theatre Company. Favorite roles in include Sara Jane Moore in "Assaassins", Annabel Glick in "Lucky Stiff", Stella in "A Streecar Named Desire", and Medea in "Medea". Jessica would like to thank all of her friends and family for their love, laugheter, and support!

Susan Hickey Stage Manager

Susy Hickey became a volunteer with the Evergreen Players in 2001 for La Cage aux folles. In 2002, she became a first time actor in the Players production The Boy Friend. Susy can currently be seen as the Stage Manager in this season's hit, Tony Made Me Do It.

Tom McIntyre Hal

Tom began acting in 2002 in Longmont. Proof marks his first theatrical venture outside Boulder County, and he couldn't feel more at home. He once chose physics over mathematics for graduate study, and so has coveted the role of Hal for a taste of what might have been.

Michelle Merz Claire

Michelle is thrilled to be part of this production of Proof! Recent performances include The Pajama Game (Babe) with Performance Now Theatre Company and Chess (Svetlana) with NextStage. Originally from Greeley, Michelle earned a BFA in music theatre from the University of Oklahoma and her JD from the University of Denver. Love to Mom and Dad!

David Otey Robert

David Otey - Onetime physics geek and father to not two, but three daughters, David brings a unique perspective on Robert to this, his first Evergreen Players role. He thanks Tony and the cast for this unforgettable ensemble experience, and his amazing wife Susan for her love, support and example. Dare to dream!

Production Crew