Notre Dame College’s Theater Department
Presents David Auburn’s “Proof”

SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio—10 November 2009—Notre Dame College’s Theatre Department and Masquers will present four performances of David Auburn’s Tony Award-winning play “Proof” in the College’s Performing Arts Center from Nov. 19 to 22. The play is directed by Jacqi Loewy, assistant professor of communication and theatre at Notre Dame, and features a guest performance by well-known professional artist Robert Hawkes. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for the general public. 

“Proof” concerns Catherine, the daughter of Robert, a recently deceased mathematical genius and professor at the University of Chicago, and her struggle with genius vs. mental illness. The title refers to a mathematical proof found by the professor's graduate assistant. The plot revolves around his relationship with Catherine, the challenge of verifying the proof and the relationship between Catherine and her disapproving older sister Claire. The play contains adult language and subject matter, and is not appropriate for children.

The first three shows begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21. The final performance on Sunday, Nov. 22 starts at 3:00 p.m. Notre Dame College is located at 4545 College Road in South Euclid. For further information contact Jacqi Loewy at 216.373.5189.

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Notre Dame College, a Catholic institution in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame, educates a diverse population in the liberal arts for personal, professional and global responsibility. NDC offers bachelor’s degrees in 30 disciplines plus interdisciplinary programs and self-designed majors. A master’s degree in education and a teacher certification program are available as well as continuing and professional development programs for adult learners and one of greater Cleveland’s oldest weekend colleges. Notre Dame College offers 21 athletic programs for men and women, including football, which debuted in fall 2009.