*Clague Playhouse presents* *Silent Sky* *by Lauren Gunderson* * directed by Curt Arnold * March 9 - 31, 2018 Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm *Silent Sky* presents the real-life story of Henrietta Leavitt and her co-workers at the Harvard Observatory in the early 20th Century. She and the ladies of her department were “computers” for the male astronomers, doing important research, measurements, and calculations for the men, but getting no credit for their work nor access to Harvard’s telescope, “The Great Refractor.” However, Henrietta and her contemporaries Annie Cannon and Williamina Fleming went on to gain access to the telescope and to make important discoveries of their own. Showing some of the roots of feminism in the United States, the play is ideal for Women’s History Month. These ladies’ stories are similar to others throughout American history, including the “code girls” who deciphered enemy messages during World War II and the female NASA employees, also called “computers,” in the early space program (depicted in the award-winning film “Hidden Figures”). Annie Cannon also became a dedicated suffragette, marching for women’s voting rights. The theme of seeking our place in the universe should appeal to anyone who has stood in the backyard at midnight, looking up at the stars and wondering what’s “out there”! *Our Cast:* *Brittany Gaul* as Henrietta Leavitt *Jill Kenderes* as Margaret Leavitt *Andrew Keller* as Peter Shaw *Pam Matthews* as Annie Cannon *Molly Clay* as Williamina Fleming Tickets are $16 for adults, $15 for seniors (60+), and $10 for students (any age with a valid ID) and may be purchased by calling the Box Office 440-331-0403 <(440)%20331-0403> Wed.-Sat. 1-6pm or visiting our website: www.clagueplayhouse.org. *FREE STUDENT TICKET THURSDAYS: * limited FREE Student Tickets (high school and college) are available by calling the Box Office at 440-331-0403 <%28440%29%20331-0403> to reserve for any Clague Playhouse Thursday performance, and showing a Student ID at the time of ticket pickup. No online reservations can be taken for these free tickets. Free Student Ticket Thursdays are subject to availability and must be picked up by 7:30 pm the night of the performance or will be released. -- Clague Playhouse 1371 Clague Rd. Westlake, OH 44145 (440) 331-0403 Box Office Hours Wed. - Sat. 1-6pm www.ClaguePlayhouse.org "Like" us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ClaguePlayhouse/>!