“Silent Sky” by Laurie Gunderson tells the true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a female astronomer working at Harvard Observatory in the early 20th century, who made groundbreaking discoveries about variable stars, particularly Cepheid variables, despite being denied access to the telescope and facing limitations as a woman in science, ultimately contributing significantly to our understanding of the universe’s vastness;
This play features the talents of Adyson Cooper, Grace Jerke, Addi Gimple, Natalie (Angel) Thompson, and Julian Gonzales. Marley Vest and Lans Klein are assistant directing, Lauren Jenkinson is the costume designer, and Evan Gregory is the technical director.
