Dear theatre-goers,
Do legacies define us? Which perspectives are worth believing? Where do we place the burden of proof?
David Auburn's most well-known work, Proof, continues to speak to audiences, even as a work written before the Me Too movement, before 9/11, and before many of the events which have defined our current cultural climate.
As Catherine's story unfolds, I hope you are able to see the angst present in all who feel defined by heritable traits from family. I hope you can see not only the perspective of an individual woman elevated but also the perspective of any woman who has felt underestimated. I hope you not only see the fruits of a genius's labor but that you are able to reframe genius as a product of labor.
In Letters to a Young Poet, Rainer Maria Rilke calls for the reader to "love the questions themselves." While there may not always be substantive proof of the things we wish to believe, there is something sacred in the asking alone.
Thank you for taking the time to attend or tune in for our show. I hope you enjoy it.
Sincerely,
Seth K Lowery
