Proof

by David Auburn, directed by Cris Cassell

September 15—October 22, 2006
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm (Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22), Thursdays at 7:30pm (Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19)
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Our season kicks off with Proof, winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Drama. While digging through the papers of a deceased University of Chicago mathematics professor, a graduate student discovers a revolutionary breakthrough. Was it the professor’s work, or that of his brilliant daughter? Proof combines mystery and suspense with good old-fashioned storytelling, dealing with big issues on a humorous, human scale. It doesn’t take a degree in calculus to know this show adds up to one compelling evening. (Caution: This show contains language which may be considered offensive to some.)

Cast

(in order of appearance)
Katherine McDowell (Catherine)
Wood Lockhart (Robert)
Michael Abts (Hal)
Jeanette Harrison (Claire)

Production Staff

Director: Cris Cassell
Production Manager: Linda Dunn
Set Designer: Don Cate
Set Construction: Don Cate, Garrett Westfall
Costume Designer: Michael A. Berg
Lighting Designer: Les Lizama
Prop Design: Linda Dunn
Sound Design & Original Music: Billie Cox
Stage Manager: Madge Grahn
Light Operator: Madge Grahn
Sound Operator: TBA
Box Office Manager: TBA
Volunteer Coordinator: Susan Suomi
Publicity Coordinators: Tinka Ross, Suzie Hughes
Publicist: Kim Taylor
Graphic Design: Ron Severdia
Photography: Wendell H. Wilson

Reviews

REVIEWS (Write your own review.)
"Ross Valley Players staging of Proof ... math friendly and thoroughly enjoyable ... superbly directed by Cris Cassell."
–Jeffrey R. Smith, San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics' Circle

"Ross Valley Players have wisely chosen this complex, intelligent work to lead off their 77th season...a creation of colorful layers, and a fine way to bundle up for the beginning of Fall."
–Rosine Reynolds , The Ark

"Proof, directed by Cris Cassell is a strong opening (at the Ross Valley Players)"
–Lee Brady, Pacific Sun

"If you have not seen a production... (of Proof ) ...make a trip to the bucolic setting a real Barn Theater...The Ross Valley Players is able to provide the necessary ingredients and have mounted a very good production."
–Kedar K. Adour, MD, TheatreWorld Internet Magazine

"It doesn't take a mathematical genius to appreciate the symmetry in almost everything about Ross Valley Players' sensitive revival of David Auburn's Proof...Go see it."
–Mark Langton , Marin IJ

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