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ULV Theatre Department students Lauren Sandoval, left, and Nathan Terrazas lock eyes during a rehearsal for <\/span>Proof.<\/span><\/i> (ULV Photo\/Claudia Gonzalez)<\/em><\/p>\n

ULV theatre students take on the acclaimed drama in a powerful production that explores mathematics, memory, and the fragile line between brilliance and doubt<\/h2>\n

Â鶹ÊÓƵ;Verne theatre students will bring David Auburn\u2019s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award\u2013winning drama <\/span>Proof<\/span><\/i> to the Dailey Theatre beginning this week, exploring themes of family, legacy, and the search for truth.<\/span><\/p>\n

The intimate four-character drama centers on Catherine, a young woman who has spent years caring for her mentally ill father, Robert, a brilliant but troubled mathematician. When a groundbreaking mathematical proof is discovered among his papers, Catherine must confront questions about authorship, trust, and her own future.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>Proof<\/span><\/i> allows us to explore some very complex acting roles,\u201d said director Sean Dillon, professor of theatre arts. \u201cThere are only four characters, so the actors have a lot of text and emotional depth to manage. It\u2019s a real challenge, and a beautifully written play that gives students the chance to dive deep into the material.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Junior Lauren Sandoval, a kinesiology major with a minor in music, steps into the role of Catherine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI enjoy finding the key moments where Catherine is making decisions and understanding why she does what she does,\u201d Sandoval said. \u201cIt\u2019s very rewarding to explore those subtleties in real time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Hal, who develops a connection with Catherine, is played by junior theatre arts major Nathan Terrazas. \u201cWorking together is very rewarding because we all get to do our art together, and none of us feel too small or too big,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adding tension and heart, Catherine\u2019s older sister, Claire, played by sophomore international studies major Kessid Cooper, brings to the stage emotional depth and sharp wit. \u201cStudents should come see the play because it\u2019s ULV theatre; you get to support your school and enjoy a show that mixes drama and comedy,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The set of <\/span>Proof <\/span><\/i>features a two-story house constructed by ULV students using raw materials. (ULV Photo\/Claudia Gonzalez)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Behind the scenes, students are also responsible for bringing the production to life. Under the guidance of technical director Alan Tollefson, they built a two-story house set from raw materials while managing lighting, sound, and props.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom theory to practice, this production gives students a chance to understand the craft of theatre,\u201d Dillon said. \u201cIt\u2019s about collaboration, problem-solving, and storytelling.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Performances run March 12\u201314 and March 19\u201321 at 7:30 p.m., with a closing matinee March 22 at 2 p.m. on the La Verne campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets are available online. Click Here <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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