Silent Sky at Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Theater

Silent Sky
by Lauren Gunderson
Commissioned and first produced by South Coast Repertory with support from the Elizabeth George Foundation.

What do you do when you are the most brilliant person in the room and are seen but not heard? As Henrietta works as a “computer” all day long she longs to be recognized and is challenged to bring her theory of Cepheid Variables to light. How do you balance your passion for astronomy while being pulled by your family, science, faith, and romance? Experience the incredible true story of Henrietta Leavitt, the American astronomer who paved the way for modern astronomy's mapping of the universe.

All performances are open to the public, and the community is invited to attend. Ticket discounts are available for students, as well as patrons under the age of 16 or over the age of 63.

Note: Weather permitting, the Williamson County Astronomy Club will be on hand for telescope viewing just outside the theater for all Friday and Saturday performances; and at 2:00 p.m. before Sunday performances, Physics professor and Fountainwood Observatory Director Dr. Mark Bottorff will present a lecture titled “A Heartbeat in the Heavens: Henrietta Leavitt's Grand Discovery."