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Theatre group producing Proof The Burl-Oak Theatre Group presents Proof in the new year. The show, written by David Auburn, is directed by Byron McKim and stars Franny McCabe-Bennett as Catherine. Proof appears on stage from Jan. 7-10 and Jan. 13-16 at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, Proof tells the story of Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant but mentally unstable mathematician. In this thought provoking play, Catherine struggles to come to terms with her possible inheritance: her father's mental illness. After his passing, Catherine's older sister Claire arrives in Chicago to settle his affairs. Also complicating Catherine's life is Hal, an ex-student of her fathers' who is looking through his beloved university professor's papers to uncover any mathematical "proof" he may have produced in a moment of lucidity. Catherine shows Hal a notebook with the development of a unique mathematical formula she claims is her own. Is it? Or was it her father's work? Proof runs Jan. 7-10 and Jan. 13-16 at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Curtains rise 8 p.m. A special Sunday matinee takes place January 10 at 2 p.m. Single tickets cost $27, matinee $22. Senior and students discount available for Wednesday, Jan. 13 performance. Tickets are available at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts by telephone 905-815-2021, www.oakvillecentre.ca, at the box office, or visit www.botg.ca/proof. For information on the Burl-Oak Theatre Group or to become a member, visit www.botg.ca. 53 · Saturday, December 26, 2009 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com WHERE'S THE PROOF: Left to right: Catherine Hartnett (Claire), Dave Powers (Robert) Andrew Huisman (Hal) and Franny McCabe-Bennett (Catherine) star in Burl-Oak Theatre Group's production of Proof. PHOTOS BY ERIC RIEHL / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Petite & Reg. Fashions Take your first steps to becoming a better dancer! HOLIDAY SPECIAL $ · more fun! · self confidence! · meet people! · grace & poise! 25 MAPLE GROVE VILLAGE, OAKVILLE (905) 845-0655 50 BOYZ II MEN ONE DAY BOXING DAY SALE December 27 open 9:00 am % off ENTIRE COLLECTION (some exceptions apply) No Refunds or Returns Dec. 27 OAKVILLE 225 Lakeshore Rd (2nd Floor) 905-815-3237 HAMILTON 1092 Main Street W www.fredastaire.ca · gift certificates available certificates available 905-522-3237 Great Gift Ideas! THE ART OF TIME with Friday, January 22, 2010 STEPHEN PAGE SERENA RYDER March 25 and 26, 2010 Thursday, February 25, 2010 All performances are at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts To purchase TICKETS or GIFT CERTIFICATES, call 905-815-2021 BOXING DAY SALE Change is Good Seasonal Home Accents, 1410 Speers Road, Unit 1, Oakville 905-827-9337 www.changeisgoodoakville.com For more information go to www.oakvillecentre.ca 50% off All Christmas Decor Items Saturday, Dec. 26 & Sunday, Dec. 27, 10 am-5 pm