David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning drama “Proof” has a mix of pathos, humor and wonder, which keeps the edginess of this show presented by South Valley Civic Theatre. Cindy Powell directs with a strong hand, in-volving the audience, which makes for an intimate experience.
The story takes place in Chicago and centers around Catherine (Angie Higgins) who had taken on the responsibility of her once brilliant and renowned mathematician father (Doug Doughty), who has just died. She had cut herself off from friends and dedicated herself to taking care of him as he fell deeper into unreality and senility. We flash back and forth throughout the play to see what has brought her to this thin line nearing a breakdown, and the choices she must make for her future. Her controlling sister, Claire (Denee Lewis Bohnsack), arrives from New York and tries to push Catherine into decisions she does not want to make. Hal (Andrew Cummings), a former student of Catherine’s father, adds to her confusion with his lack of trust.
Michelle Griffin’s costumes are spot on while Andrew Cummings’ set and Nate Cummings’ lighting give the back porch set a realistic feel.
For an evening of well-done theater, this production of “Proof” is worth your attention and time.
Where: Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, Fifth and Monterey streets, Morgan Hill
Through: Oct. 5
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes with one intermission
Tickets: $22 general, $15 students and $18 seniors. For more information, call (408) 842-7469 or visit svct.org.
