Proof at Playhouse 1960

Playhouse 1960 Main Stage presents David Auburns Proof directed by Meredith Ann Gaines to open its 2019 2020 season. The production opens September 13 @ 8:00 pm. Opening night performance is followed with a champagne reception. Proof continues its run September 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 @ 8:00pm. September 29 has a 3:00 pm matinee performance.Proof was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. The play concerns Catherine, the daughter of Robert, a recently deceased mathematical genius in his fifties 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 demonstrating the proof's authenticity, 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 and her desperate attempts to stay in control. Warning: Proof contains mature language.Playhouse 1960 is an all-volunteer community theatre located at 6814 Gant Road, Houston, Tx 77066. Tickets can be purchased at www.playhouse1960.com Ticket prices are Adults $21.00 and Seniors (55+) / Students/ Active Military/ Veterans & Spouses $18.00. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office prior to the performance.

Authors

• David Auburn