Merely Players Debuts with Award-Winning Drama "Proof"

Fifteen years after its award-winning Broadway debut, Proof, is one of America’s favorite dramas. In

2001, the play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. This compelling drama, is the debut of new theatre company, Merely Players, and will open on January 8 for an eight-show run.

“I’m thrilled to bring together some of our best local dramatic actors for our production of Proof,” said Joanie McElroy, the play’s director founder of Merely Players. “This is such a compelling, modern story that I know Atlanta play-goers will love it.”

In Proof, written by David Auburn, the daughter of a brilliant, but mentally disturbed mathematician, fears she may have inherited his gift – his lack of sanity. The recently deceased father’s other daughter and former graduate student enter the scene complicating matters.

“This play explores the complexities of family love and loyalty,” said McElroy.

Proof runs Jan. 8 through the 18th. Thursday through Saturday shows start at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows start at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and students/seniors are $12. For tickets log on to www.outofboxtheatre.com, or call box office at (678) 653-4605 or email at info@outofboxtheatre.com.

Out of Box Theatre is located at the Artisan Resource Center, 585 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta, GA 30060.

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