The Experience of "Proof" on Broadway
The Experience of "Proof" on Broadway
Even thought I have not seen many Broadway-class plays in my life, I was amazed by grandiose production of Proof and its varied actors performances. Proof tells the captivating story of a woman and her eccentric family. Drama quickly begins as the characters advance in their quest for an enigmatic proof. While a few critics argued that Proof is merely a family soap opera with mathematical references to give the play scope, I thought Proof was triumphant.
I went to see the Broadway play last December, thinking that I would not enjoy it. I was very wrong, even if you do not enjoy plays typically, you should enjoy Proof. The reason that it succeeds in this way is due to its universal themes. It also is not necessary to have a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics. One reviewer of the play even said, "Anyone who can come close to balancing a checkbook already has more the sufficient knowledge to fully comprehend what’s going on." The family’s dynamics will also make you feel that, as a member of the audience, that you have experienced parts of the play in your own life.
The atmosphere was also very pleasing at the Walter Kerr Theatre. For a Broadway play, the prices for tickets was quite reasonable at approximately $55-$75. Because of this a lot of people can go to see the play, which is good since the play could appeal to almost anyone. This is because its story is readily accessible to anyone around 14 years or older.
Once the curtain came up, the play started off strong, capturing the attention of all audience members. We are also introduced to the first main character in the play, Catherine, a confused young woman at the age of 25. Sadly Catherine’s elderly father named Robert, falls victim to a serious mental illness, dementia. He was once a brilliant mathematician, known in the town for solving difficult proofs. Catherine quits college to care for her dear father in Chicago, while her sister, another main character named Clair, decides to move to New York to start a fresh new life. It is revealed then that the sisters, Catherine and Clair, have long time differences. Throughout most of the play, Clair is a bossy and...