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Proof is a 2000 play by the American playwright David Auburn. Proof was developed at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey, during the 1999 Next Stage Series of new plays. The play premiered Off-Broadway in May 2000 and transferred to Broadway in October 2000.
A play about a woman who inherits a mathematical proof from her father, a famous mathematician who suffers from schizophrenia. The play explores the themes of family, genius, and mental illness through flashbacks and dialogue.
Jan 14, 2020 · Proof is a Pulitzer-winning play about a young woman who inherits her father's mathematical genius and his mental illness. The play explores themes of family, truth, and madness, but also suffers from a weak central conflict and a poorly conceived romantic storyline.
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LitCharts offers a comprehensive guide to Proof, a play by David Auburn that won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize. Find summaries, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and more for this drama about math, family, and mental illness.
Proof is a Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a young woman who inherits her father's mathematical genius and madness. The play explores themes of family, love, and genius through the characters of Catherine, Hal, and Claire.
By David Auburn Proof is the story of an enigmatic young woman, Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor. They are all pieces of the puzzle in the search for the truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof.
Apr 20, 2001 · David Auburn talks about his play \"Proof\", a family drama that explores mathematical theory and mental illness. He reveals how he came up with the idea, how he researched the world of mathematicians, and how he wrote the play.
