Production History

David Auburn’s Proof ran January 9–31, 2004, at Stage Center, 400 W. Sheridan Avenue. It was the fourth production of CST’s twentieth anniversary season (2003–2004). Auburn’s play won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play.

CST Connections

Corey Whaley played Garry Lejeune in Noises Off (2001), also directed by Rhonda Clark, with costumes by Corey Martin and lighting by Steven Gillmore.
Bob Bates, Shane Schnetzler, and Lyn Bates also worked on Noises Off, contributing stage management, construction, and backstage support.
Bob Cross played Dr. Boyle in Prelude to a Kiss (1993) and later served as stage manager and light technician for Picnic (2007).
Catherine Pongratz served as stage manager and sound operator for Murder in Green Meadows (2002).
Lance Garrett, credited as R. Lance Garrett, served as stage manager and sound operator for Pride’s Crossing (2001).
Corey Martin, Steven Gillmore, Rhonda Clark, and Bob Cross later reunited on the production team for Picnic (2007).

Press and Photography

“Mathematical Ruminations” — The Oklahoman, January 9, 2004, supplied opening-day feature reference.
“Proof” — The Oklahoman, January 9, 2004, reported production photograph featuring Corey Whaley, Sara Phoenix, and Alison Crane.
“‘Proof’ a Love Story with Mystery Twist” — The Oklahoman, January 16, 2004, attributed to Franci Hart in the supplied archival research.

Sponsors

Opening-night party sponsor — Smith & Pickel Construction
Cast sponsor — Frank and Bette Jo Hill

Special Thanks

Suzanne Charney; Carol Welch; Vikki Simer; Merrisue Lucardeux; Lance Garrett; Oklahoma Children’s Theatre; Brent Logsdon.

Licensing

Originally licensed by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Currently available through Concord Theatricals as a Dramatists Play Service title.

THEATRE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Corey Whaley