Proof
By David Auburn
Peterborough PLayers
directed by Charles Morey
The cast features - Ellen Adair (Claire), Kevin Cristaldi (Robert), Philip Schneider (Hal), and Ella Stevens (Catherine).
The production team includes - Scenic Design by Charles F. Morgan, Light design by Laura Eckelman, Costume Design by Jane Stein, Sound Design adapted by Ethan Foss, Original Sound Design licensed from Joe Payne, Resident Properties Supervisor Emily Allinson, Dramaturg & Intimacy Choreographer Dr. Kathryn Moncrief, Production Stage Manager Lauren Pekel, Assistant Stage Manager Sydnei Williams, & Photos by Eric Rothaus
Catherine has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, Robert. When he dies, she has more than grief to deal with: There’s her estranged sister, Claire, and Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that Robert left behind. And a further problem: How much of her father’s madness – or genius – will Catherine inherit?
The Problem: Adapting a pre-packaged, licensed sound design to fit a specific venue's unique acoustic footprint while ensuring scene transitions feel seamless, punchy, and precisely timed.
The Concept: Dynamic sonic pacing—sculpting and timing each transition cue to completely cover the physical scene shifts before gracefully ducking into a transparent underscore that supports the emotional undertones of the dialogue without stepping on the actors.
Spatial & Level Adaptation: Took a pre-existing licensed design and meticulously re-engineered it to match the specific geometry and acoustic quirks of the performance space.
Timing & Transition Sculpting: Edited and paced every cue to lock in step with the rhythm of the set changes, driving the energy forward during shifts and fading smoothly into the background.
Balanced Underscoring: Dialed in precise dynamic levels so the soundscape serves as an active bridge between scenes rather than a distraction from the dramatic tension.
