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Proof Play Analysis

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Proof Critique Today I saw a performance of Proof, as acted out by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse theatre department. Overall, I thought the cast and crew did a wonderful job on the play. It was very interesting to see the play acted out rather than read it off of a script. Due to my lack of imagination, the play was much better performed than I imagined when I read it. First, I must start by talking about the characters and cast. I thought all the cast members were perfect for the role that they played. My only minor complaint was that Claire looked slightly older than what I thought Catherine’s sister would be, but maybe that was just my interpretation. I thought that Hal, and Catherine had great chemistry on the stage and made it …show more content…

Although there was not much scenery in this play as it is performed entirely on the front porch or backyard of the Chicago home, the scene crew did an amazing job as well. The house looked very realistic from the shingles on the roof to the windows on the house to the stone pathway in the yard. One of the biggest things that stood out to me in this department was when the scene changed and things were added to the stage. A part that comes to mind is the party scene. It was incredible how fast and precise the crew was in placing the red solo cups around the stage to give it a party atmosphere. Other parts such as the when the breakfast and bottles of alcohol were added to the stage were done and positioned …show more content…

It was amazing to me how much the costumes in this play can depict what is going on in the show. Hal for example, changed costumes three times in a matter of minutes from when he was working on Roberts notebooks, to when he came over for the funeral, to when he was at the party after the funeral. All costumes portrayed the situation very well. It was also amazing how Olivia was able to change costumes from regular everyday clothes to the dress she wore to the funeral in a matter of time it took to change scenes. Lastly, I wanted to bring up how well the costume for Robert was done. Although, the actor, Calahan, is only a college senior, it was very believable with his costume that he was an old man. He played that role very

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