Proof

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PROOF

By David Auburn.
Directed by Lisa Morse.
Recorded in the James Dunn Theatre, then streamed on Broadway on Demand.

Synopsis:
Proof is a vibrant and challenging play that explores the elusiveness of truth on a variety of levels. On one side, a groundbreaking proof about prime numbers whose authorship is in question. On the other side, the central character, Catherine, who has been caring for her father who has mental health issues, but now must transition to caring for herself.  She faces tremendous challenges with family, love, the future, and confronting her own mental health questions.

Setting: The back porch of a house in Chicago, IL.

PROOF is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. Originally produced by Manhattan Theatre Club on May 23, 2000. Subsequently produced on Broadway by Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) Roger Berlind, Carole Shorenstein Hays, Jujamcyn Theatres, Ostar Enterprises, Daryl Roth, and Stuart Thompson on October 24, 2000.

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From the Director

Looking forward to the spring semester, we are very hopeful audiences will be back in the theatre for live performances!

Charitable contributions help to sustain our program especially during economic downturns like what we have experienced during the pandemic. While ticket sales have been impacted, we are grateful to continue offering amazing virtual performances, some of which were offered free to the public.  We continue to look to you, our audience, donors, and subscribers, to provide additional support and help us continue the quality productions that COM is known for.  

Our 2021-22 season will move forward this spring with As You Like It as well as two amazing Studio theatre productions soon to be announced! 

I look forward to the time when we can all be together again.  When I can see you in the lobby, catch up on your activities during the pandemic, and share a live stage experience that will be both uplifting and meaningful.

Thank you for supporting the College of Marin as well as the students, faculty, and staff who work hard every day to safely bring the college and community together.

I’ll see you soon at the James Dunn Theatre!

Lisa Morse, PhD
College of Marin, Drama Program

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Cast of Characters

Alexandra Weitman — Claire

Alexandra is thrilled to be performing in College of Marin's production of Proof! This is Alexandra's fifth production at College of Marin and her third year in the Drama Program as a student. Some favorite roles in past productions in and out of COM include Alice in Arden of Faversham by Anonymous, Tatiana in Checkov's The Anniversary, and Celia and The Narrator in an original puppeteered adaptation of Shakespeare's As You Like It, which Alexandra wrote, directed, puppeteered, and video–edited through College of Marin's Drama Club. Alexandra also has the experience and a huge interest in film acting, and she is so excited that both theatre and film came together to make this production happen! Big thank you to her family and friends for all their support.

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Adonis Reyes — Hal

Adonis is 18 years old and a recent graduate of San Marin High School. He has been doing theatre since 7th grade. While in SMHS, he attended Lenaea during his junior year in their performance of Hard Candy which won a bronze medal in the Black Room performances. This is Adonis’ first year and performance with COM, and he says he is “Excited for what the future holds!”

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Kate Delong — Catherine

Kate DeLong is so excited to be working on Proof! She is a recent graduate of Rider University's B.A acting program. Recent theatre credits include Margot in Marin Musical Theatre Company's production of Legally Blonde, Lychorida in Marin Shakespeare Company's production of Pericles, the Announcer in College of Marin's production of The Skin of Our Teeth, and most recently as Cousinship in Rider University's production of Everybody. She is also an alumnus of Marin Shakespeare Company's Performance Internship Program and Marin Theatre Company's Teen Program. She would like to thank her family for their unwavering support.

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Charles Evans — Robert

Charles has been in many productions with Bay Area Theatre Companies for over 30 years appearing with companies such as Altarena Playhouse, Masquers, Custom Made, Landmark Musicals, and Pacifica Spindrift in both musicals and plays. Favorite roles include the Narrator and Mysterious Man in Into the Woods, Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd, Ismay in Titanic, Joe in Merrily We Roll Along, Wilbur in Hairspray, Herr Schulz in Cabaret, Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire, and his current role as Robert in Proof.

 

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Artistic Staff

• Director: Lisa Morse
• Set Designer: Ronald Krempetz
• Technical Director: David White
• Multi-Media Designer, Master Electrician: Mark Johnson
• Sound Designer: Billie Cox
• Properties Designer: Dhyanis Carniglia
• Lighting Designer: David White 
• Lighting Designer Assistant: Michele Samuels

Production Staff

• Stage Manager: Jack Kelly
• Set Fabrication and Painting: Erin Bauer, Katherine DeLong, Jack Kelly, Juliet Latta, Max Leonard, Shamari Weare, Alexandra Weitman
• Light Rigging Assistant: Adonis Reyes

Running Crew

• Lead Camera Operator: Katherine Rupers
• Video Camera Operator: Erin Bauer
• Wardrobe Crew: Jeannie West
• Stage Prop Crew: Piper Gilmore
• Graphics Design: Roger Dormann
• Web Design: Shook Chung
• Photographer: Robin Jackson
• Administrative Assistant/Publicity: Kim Foulger

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Acknowledgments

Very special thanks to Diane Judd, Michael Walraven, Ross Valley Players, Michele Samuels, Ernie Ernstrom, Eric White, Laurie Ordin, and Warren Lefort.

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