The Play Proof By David Auburn

The play Proof by David Auburn is set on a back porch of a Chicago suburb in early September. After looking at past set designs I believe that keeping it simple is key, ideally I would set the play in the back porch of a Chicago suburb however a controlled environment is important. So I examined past sets and I have came to the conclusion that the best set would be on a simple stage; with soft lighting and a simple back ground and door with a large square window showing a crowded hallway (coat rack, shoe rack umbrella stand etc.. All crowded and overflowing) i would also have a set of stairs *no more that two or three, there would be square white columns at each corner. The paint covering the poles and door would be peeling slightly. There
would be a slight dusting of mold on a rickety fence and dirt caking the bottom of the poles. A dirty, crappy, old, but sturdy looking table with matching chairs would be set left of the door. Stairs will be on the right, a bench should be placed on the level below the table, the bench and the floor it is on should look like stone whereas the upper level would be wood. Crappy white lattice should be put on the bottom of the porch. This setting would allow the actors to move more freely throughout the play.