Staff Writer
LIMESTONE — Thursday, Nov. 13 is the Almost Canada Theatre Company’s (ACT) opening night at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics; the ACT presents “Proof,” a play by David Auburn. The play will run from November 13th to November 15th in the Boothby Auditorium on the shared campus of the Limestone Community School and MSSM. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:30.
The play contains adult themes and language; because of this, it is not recommended that young children attend the performance.
According to MSSM, “Proof” tells the story of a young woman, Catherine, who finds herself in the shadow of her brilliant father, Robert, all of her life. Though the play is set after his death, the impact of his mathematic work still lingers above her. After years of devoting herself to the care of her father, Catherine struggles with her newfound freedom after his death. With her father gone, Catherine must face the many decisions she had set aside for the past five years. including whether or not to prove that she has inherited her father's exceptional mathematical skills and whether to succumb to her older sister’s wishes and move to New York City. She also must decide whether she is willing to give in to her feeling and pursue a romantic relationship. Ultimately, Catherine must decide whether or not she is like her father.
The play is directed by MSSM staff member Allison Emmerich, with the help of her assistant to the director, Kiri Strack-Grose, a junior from New Gloucester.
Molly Donlan, from Wells, will play the part of Catherine. The part of Robert will be played by Sammy Jelin, from Kennebunkport. Ethan McGuire of Augusta will play Hal, while Katie Jimenez of Montville will play the part of Claire. Sarah Cropley, from Topsham, has rehearsed as the understudy for the role of Catherine, and Adaeze Olugbemi from Presque Isle has rehearsed as the understudy for the role of Claire.
