Kate Mansi Trades Soaps for Pulitzer Prize Play

Kate Mansi, a Daytime Emmy winner, is set to star as Catherine in Arizona Theatre Company's production of David Auburn's "Proof." This significant role is her first major acting engagement since concluding her tenure on "General Hospital" earlier this year. The production is slated to launch ATC's 59th season, with performances commencing September 27 in Tucson and moving to the Tempe/Phoenix area on October 24.

Mansi's involvement with "Proof" spans over two decades, beginning when she performed a monologue from the play during a conservatory audition at age 19. The play has maintained profound personal significance for her, fostering conversations with her grandmother about mental differences. She will be joined on stage by Scott Lowell, Rishan Dhamija, and Emma Childe Maltby, portraying key characters in the narrative.

"Proof" delves into the life of Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant mathematician, as she navigates her father's complex legacy and the potential inheritance of his genius and struggles. The play gained critical acclaim following its premiere in May 2000, transferring to Broadway later that year and securing multiple Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Actress for Mary-Louise Parker. It was subsequently honored with the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.