Auditions

 
PROOF, a play by David Auburn. Directed by Mathew Green.
 
PROOF was the winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama as well as the Tony Award for Best Play.
 
Synopsis:
Catherine has spent the last few years caring for her father, Robert, a genius mathematics professor who struggled with mental illness. Following Robert’s death, his former student Hal discovers a paradigm-shifting proof about prime numbers in Robert’s office. Did Robert write it? Along with demonstrating the proof’s authenticity, Catherine also finds herself in a relationship with 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.  Meanwhile, Catherine’s sister Claire has arrived to try and convince Catherine to come stay with her in New York. 
 
Characters:
CATHERINE, 25 — clever, anxious, combative, determined
ROBERT, 50s — brilliant, focused, coming apart
HAL, around 30 — ambitious, charming, nerdy
CLAIRE, around 30 — organized, together, pushy, means well
All roles are available; there has been no pre-casting.
 
Auditions: Saturday, 9/21, 10:00 AM – 2PM, Champaign Public Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A, 
Callbacks (if necessary): Sunday, 9/22, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Champaign Public Library, Friends Conference Room 215, 
 
Auditions will consist of paired readings from the script. (Groups of 2, reading pre-selected sides.) No memorization is required, but it is always recommended to be familiar with the play.  
 
Please sign up for an audition slot AND complete the audition form.
Audition sides: 
 
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will run 4-5 evenings a week, beginning Oct. 7. 
Performance dates: Nov. 15-17 and 22-24.
Please be prepared to share any and all conflicts existing between Oct 7 and Nov 9.
NO ABSENCES ALLOWED BETWEEN NOV 10 AND CLOSE OF SHOW.
 

Questions?  Please contact [email protected]