Silent Sky

Silent Sky – by Lauren Gundersen

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. In her free time, as Henrietta attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love.

The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them.

“…sheer magic [is] in Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky… Gunderson [writes] economically and with bursts of smart, infectious humor.” - San Francisco Chronicle

 Silent Sky is recommended for ages 10+ and contains some adult themes.

We have evening performances on the 14th, 15th and 16th of October and on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of February.

Interested in bringing your school to see Silent Sky? Student shows are scheduled for 9:30am Tuesday 13th, Wednesday 14th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st of October.