You have probably heard of Newton, Kepler, Einstein and Hubble, and how their various discoveries led us to the view of the universe that we currently hold. You may also notice that all four of those people are men.
With nothing but the courage of her convictions and facing pushback from a very thick glass ceiling, Henrietta Leavitt bursts into the world of astronomy and insists that she has something to offer. She is right. Beautifully written by Lauren Gunderson, SILENT SKY is a true (and often untold) story that explores how wonder and passion are the key ingredients to full lives and world-shattering discoveries.
Showtimes:
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22
7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23 (Post-show discussion with the cast and Dr. Nicolle Zellner)
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29
7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30 (Post-show discussion with the cast and Dr. Nicolle Zellner)
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1