SILENT SKY
By Lauren Gunderson
This inspiring true story, traces the life of Henrietta Leavitt, a living “computer” who charted the night skies at the Harvard Observatory during the beginning of the 20th century. While society and her bosses contend that a woman doesn’t belong behind a telescope, Henrietta proves that hard work and determination can change the world. Her discoveries rewrote the science and history books, while she navigated family obligations, romantic entanglements and life’s everyday travails.
Produced by University of the Incarnate Word’s Department of Theatre Arts
Coates Theatre — San Antonio, Texas
Creative Team
- Director Liz Fisher
- Assistant Director Tyler Lemley
- Stage Manager Samuel Egger
- Scenic Design Christopher McCollum
- Lighting Design Kate Barber
- Costume Design Margaret Mitchell
- Wig/Hair Designer Misha Ortiz
- Sound Design Jo Villanueva
Cast
- Iza Jae Garza as Henrietta Leavitt
- Hannah Watkins as Margaret Leavitt
- Nicholas Ramirez as Peter Shaw
- Jo Perez as Annie Cannon
- Olivia Perry as Williamina Fleming
PRAISE FOR SILENT SKY
Awards
Silent Sky Awards
WINNER: Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama
Nomination: Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Outstanding Production of a Drama
Nomination: Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Outstanding Direction of a Drama
Nomination: Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play
Nomination: Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Outstanding Costume Design of a Play
Nomination: Alamo Theatre Arts Council Globe Award for Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama