Smart, colorful plays are performed locally, and Iron Horse Theatre has your 'Proof'
AMBRIDGE ― If you crave a thought-provoking play, then Iron Horse Community Theater has your "Proof."
The Ambridge theater presents the 2001 Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning "Proof" on Oct. 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28, all starting at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on Oct. 22 at 2.
The elegantly written story of family love and loyalty depicts characters balancing the fine line between legacy and burden, genius and madness, explored by an experienced cast using mature and colorful dialogue.
Meghan Walsh (Sewickley) takes on the challenging role of the brilliant and fragile Catherine. Sarah Brunner (Emsworth) is her take-charge older sister, Claire. Rick Bryant of Washington, Pa., plays their revered and complex father, Robert, and Xander Boots (Cranberry Township) is ambitious mathematician, Hal, who is drawn into a drama that unfolds on the back porch of the family home.
"Throw in a budding romance, a hint of academic sexism and jockeying, sibling resentments and the discovery of a ground-breaking mathematical proof, and you have a thoughtful and engaging night of theater," director Michele Donner said.
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Tickets can be purchased at ironhorsetheatrecompany.com or by calling 724-263-0075.
Scott Tady is entertainment editor at The Times and easy to reach at stady@timesonline.com.
This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: Iron Horse Community Theatre in Ambridge presents 'Proof'
