Silent Sky, a play by Lauren Gunderson

It is 1900, and Henrietta Leavitt is an astronomer ahead of her time. Working at Harvard University as a human computer mapping the stars without scientific credit, Henrietta has ambitions to make discoveries of her own. But when she is told the use of Harvard’s ‘Great Refractor’ telescope is only for the men of the department, her ambitions only double Pushing aside personal relationships for the sake of discovery, Henrietta makes profound contributions to science at great personal sacrifice. Silent Sky is the poignant tale of a woman’s dedication to the stars and the humanity that makes life under them beautiful and timeless.

January 21-February 6, 2022

7:30pm Thurs/Fri/Sat evening | 2pm Sun

Note: two performances of Silent Sky will be ASL (American Sign Language) interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing:  Sunday 1/30/2022 and Friday 2/4/2022.

Location: Playhouse 111 at 111 N. Hale Street, Wheaton, IL 60187 in the heart of downtown Wheaton, one door south of the old “Wheaton Theatre” building.

Parking: Free parking is available on many of the streets around the theatre, as well as in the parking garage which is located a short walk through a convenient path that empties out almost directly in front of the building.