For Immediate Release

March 2, 2004
 
SAINT JOHN THEATRE COMPANY TO MOUNT NEW BRUNSWICK PREMIERE OF HOT NEW BROADWAY PLAY
"Proof" runs at Imperial Theatre March 18-20
 
Kizzy Kaye has big shoes to fill.
 
When this 26-year old Xerox Systems Analyst takes the stage on March 18th, she will be following in the footsteps of the likes of Jennifer Jason Leigh, Anne Heche, Mary Louise Parker, and Gwyneth Paltrow.  These Hollywood names have all been attracted by the role of Catherine, the troubled main character at the center of David Auburn’s hot new play - Proof.  And Kaye will have her chance when Saint John Theatre Company mounts the play at the Imperial Theatre on March 18-20.
 
“The pressure is on, to say the least” says Kaye.   “There is a great deal of pride, and determination to do justice to a role that has been played by genuine superstars.”
 
Proof tells the story of Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant Chicago mathematician who suffers from mental illness. After sacrificing her education and youth to care for her father until his death, Catherine’s grieving leads her to question how much of her father’s genius - and mental instability - she has inherited. 
 
“I love her bad attitude!” says Kaye of her character.  “She’s a troubled woman with so much to share.  Catherine is one of those roles an actor relishes because she is so conflicted.”
 
And Kaye isn’t alone in relishing the characters and story of Proof.  Since winning the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, Proof has become one of North America’s most produced plays and will soon be released as a major motion picture.  The Saint John Theatre Company will mount the New Brunswick premiere of the play.
 
“It’s a wonderfully gripping story,” says Stephen Tobias who will direct the production.  “It’s been described as a mystery, but it’s also filled with themes of mental illness, sibling rivalries, family obligations, and romance.  I’m sure audiences will find the show extremely charming, entertaining, and moving.”
 
Saint John Theatre Company’s production of Proof plays at the Imperial Theatre at 8PM March 18 & 19 and 2PM & 8PM on March 20th.  Tickets are $15 - $22 and available at the Imperial Theatre Box Office or by calling 674-4100.  A special price of $5 is available for students at 8PM on Thursday, March 18th.  Please note, this production does contain some strong language that may not be suitable for younger audience members.

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