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    Scenes by David Auburn

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    duologue
    4 min

    Proof — The Machinery

    Proof

    by David Auburn

    Catherine confronts Hal after discovering he has taken a notebook belonging to her deceased father. The confrontation escalates as Catherine accuses him of theft, but Hal reveals the notebook contains a poignant entry about her, written by her father.

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    duologue
    4 min

    Proof — Birthday Champagne

    Proof

    by David Auburn

    Catherine's estranged father, Robert, appears on her 25th birthday, bringing champagne. Their conversation quickly turns from lighthearted banter to a tense discussion about Catherine's mental state and her fear of inheriting her father's genius and madness.

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    duologue
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    Proof — Funeral Reception

    Proof

    by David Auburn

    Catherine and Hal are outside a raucous funeral reception for Catherine's father, a brilliant mathematician. Hal tries to comfort Catherine and connect with her, leading to a discussion about the pressures on mathematicians and the story of a female mathematician who had to hide her identity.

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    Production by David Auburn

    Proof

    About David Auburn

    Browse 3 audition scenes and monologues written by David Auburn, including scenes from Proof. Auburn's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and features duologues drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, self tape, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.