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David Auburn (born 30 November 1969) is an American playwright, screenwriter and theatre director. He is best known for his 2000 play Proof, which won the 2001 Tony Award for Best Play and Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
David Auburn is the author of Proof, The Columnist, and Summer, 1976, among other plays and films. He also directs and adapts works for the stage and radio, and serves as Associate Artistic Director of the Berkshire Theatre Group.
Proof is a 2000 play by the American playwright David Auburn. Proof was developed at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey, during the 1999 Next Stage Series of new plays. The play premiered Off-Broadway in May 2000 and transferred to Broadway in October 2000.
Proof. By David Auburn. Proof is the story of an enigmatic young woman, Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor. They are all pieces of the puzzle in the search for the truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, David Auburn’s Proof is a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love.
Apr 20, 2001 · David Auburn talks about his play "Proof", a family drama that explores mathematical theory and mental illness. He reveals how he came up with the idea, how he researched the world of mathematicians, and how he felt about winning the Pulitzer Prize.
Jan 14, 2020 · The play "Proof" is a fascinating yet flawed exploration of grief, family loyalties, and the relationship between mental health and truth. Cite this Article. The plot of Pulitzer-winning drama Proof involves the daughter of a brilliant but mad mathematician, who fears she, too, is mad.
