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Director : Lesley Strachan
Lesley graduated from the Actor’s Studio at Morley College in 2004 and directed her first show The Shape of Things for her own jointly run
production company, Mulabanda Productions, a few months later.
Since then, pursuing a strong interest in new writing, she has directed for 21st Century Vixens, KDC Theatre, CornerHouse and
Talkabout Productions mostly in London and in 2008 at the Edinburgh Fringe.
She has directed Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Breath of Life and Whipping it Up for the Tower.
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PROOF, by David Auburn
Performance Dates :
Tuesday 23rd - Sunday 28th November
Exact performance dates and times to be confirmed
At the Courtyard Theatre, Pitfield Street, Shoreditch.
Auditions are for Members only.
Click here for details.
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Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th September at 7.30 at the St Bride Institute (above the Bridewell Theatre), Bride Lane, London EC4Y 8EQ.
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The Director writes :
Catherine, a troubled young woman has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, Robert. Now, she must deal not only with his death,
but with the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire, and with the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable
work in the 103 notebooks that Robert left behind. As Catherine confronts Hal's affections and Claire's plans for her life, she struggles to
solve the most perplexing problem of all: How much of her father's madness - or genius – has she inherited?
You don't have to know what a prime number is to understand every word of this smart, fast-paced dialogue or to relate to the brilliantly
drawn, well rounded characters. They are family in the face a dilemma.
Part ghost story; part love story; part family history, this is a strong character driven piece set within a tightly structured plot. Set near Chicago.
Proof is the second full length play written by David Auburn and won the following awards:
- 2001 Drama Desk Award for Best New Play
- 2001 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play
- 2001 New York Drama Critics' Circle Best Play
- 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
- 2001 Tony Award for Best Play
The play premiered on Broadway, and the 2002 Donmar Warehouse production starred Gwyneth Paltrow, Ronald Pickup and Richard Coyle.
It was later adapted for film starring Anthony Hopkins, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jake Gyllenhaal.
The characters are :
Catherine (mid 20s) : A demanding role that requires subtlety and versatility. A loving, independently minded daughter who has given up her own ambition to care for her father. She fears if she has his genius, she may also have his mental instability. Is she attracted to Hal or just lonely?
Robert (50s) : A loving warm father, brilliant and highly respected mathematician. Aware of his daughter’s sacrifice and his own vulnerability but proud and believes he can make a come-back.
Hal (mid 20s) : Geek or opportunist? Does he feel something for Catherine, does ambition overcome emotion?
Claire (mid to late 20s) : A practical survivor who loves her family but has her own life in New York. Suffers guilt because of her sister’s personal sacrifice but is also jealous of her relationship with their father. Fears for Catherine’s sanity and wants to take care of her.
No knowledge of mathematics required!
Willingness to have a go at an American accent.
Playing ages are guidelines only.
Please read the play before the audition.
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