Sopris Theatre Company will present live-streamed performances of “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson, the true story of 19th century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. The company will present the play live this month at the New Space Theatre at CMC Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs and will live-stream performances that will be available virtually throughout CMC’s nine-county district.
“Silent Sky” 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. Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications. Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.
Directed by Wendy Tennis, “Silent Sky” will be live-streamed on Feb. 11-12, 18-19, and 25-26 at 7:00 p.m. and Feb. 13, 18, 20, and 27 at 2:00 p.m. and will run 90 minutes plus a 10-minute intermission. Tickets are $20. To buy tickets, go to https://coloradomtn.edu/theatre, click “Current Productions,” “Silent Sky” and “Silent Sky Tickets” and “Buy Tickets.” Virtual audiences will receive the link 24 hours before the chosen performance.
Sopris Theatre Company’s season presenting sponsor is US Bank. For more information, call 970-947-8177.
Featured photo: From left, Joshua Adamson as Peter Shaw and Bostyn Elswick as Henrietta Leavitt rehearse for “Silent Sky” which opens Feb. 11 and runs through Feb. 27 at CMC Spring Valley.
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