Thank you to the generous sponsors of this production,
W. Malcolm & George Anne Harding
Silent Sky
by Lauren Gunderson
Playing on the Main Stage
February 18 - March 7, 2027
Directed by Kate Revnell-Smith
Silent Sky tells the true, inspiring story of Henrietta Leavitt, a pioneering early-20th-century astronomer whose quiet discoveries changed our understanding of the universe. Working as a “human computer” at the Harvard Observatory—logging data without recognition in a male-dominated field—Henrietta defies restrictive expectations and pursues her own research on Cepheid stars. Her findings become a groundbreaking key to measuring cosmic distance. The play explores ambition, resilience, and the personal cost of scientific devotion. Lyrical and thoughtful, Silent Sky celebrates the pursuit of knowledge and the profound, often overlooked impact of one woman who reached for meaning among the stars.
TICKET INFORMATION
Circle Reservations begin Jan 25
Subscriber Reservations begin Feb 1
Public Sales begin Feb 8
Ticket price: $30
Students: $15
Preview, Thursday, Feb 18: $25
Unsold seats (if any) are $15, fifteen minutes prior to curtain.
SHOWTIMES
Thursdays at 7:30pm
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
TALK BACK: THURSDAY, FEB 18
Immediately following our Preview performance, we invite you to remain in your seat for a brief talk-back with the cast and artistic staff of the show. We love to hear your feedback, answer your questions, and share our experience of creating the play for you.
DIRECTOR’S CHAT: SATURDAY, FEB 27
Arrive thirty minutes early for the show and come face-to-face with the director! A great opportunity to hear what goes on behind the scenes of the production, the director’s concept, the challenges and inspiration, and how they put it all together!
NOTES:
Children under the age of 6 are not allowed in the theatre.
No food or beverages are allowed in the theatre, with the exception of bottled water.
Our theatre tends to be a bit cool. Please feel free to bring a jacket or sweater.