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Silent Sky

February 5-16, 2019 at Ron Maslin Playhouse as part of Season #50 2018-2019

Author(s)

Written by Lauren Gunderson

Description

Based on the true story and science of early 20th century female “computers” at Harvard Observatory. Astonishing discoveries await Henrietta Leavitt as she maps distant stars in galaxies beyond our own. But this brilliant, headstrong pioneer must struggle for recognition in the man’s world of turn-of-the century astronomy. In this exquisite blend of science, history, family ties, and fragile love, a passionate young woman must map her own passage through a society determined to keep a woman in her place.

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Cast

Annie Jump CannonKatie (Betts) Buller
Henrietta Swan LeavittKrista Marchand
Margaret LeavittCynthia Wood
Peter ShawDave McIntyre
Williamina FlemingTracey Bourke

Production Staff

DirectorWendy Wagner
Assistant DirectorKathleen Walsh
Dance ChoreographyTracey Bourke
Production ManagerJoan Patrick
Stage ManagerRachel Worton
Assistant Stage ManagerJulia Lamperd
Assistant Stage ManagerMargaret Jones
Set DesignKarl Wagner
Set Construction CoordinatorKarl Wagner
Set ConstructionAdam Pelletier
Set ConstructionBarry Fortey
Set ConstructionBill Lumley
Set ConstructionDan Winters
Set ConstructionDave McIntyre
Set ConstructionJim Clarke
Set ConstructionLarry Witol
Set ConstructionMike Giovinazzo
Set ConstructionSteven Giard
Set Painting CoordinatorSandy Wynne
Set PaintingAdam Pelletier
Set PaintingChandra Von Teichman
Set PaintingPaul Behncke
Set PaintingSheila Trivisonno
Set Decor & FurnishingsJoan Patrick
Set Decor & FurnishingsSusan Sinchak
Lighting DesignKarl Wagner
Lighting AssistantBill McLaughlin
Lighting AssistantEvan Nearing
Lighting AssistantIain McCracken
Lighting AssistantMike Hogan
Lighting AssistantRon Francis
Sound DesignRobert Fairbairn
Sound AssistantMike Bosnich
ProjectionsRobert Fairbairn
ComposerKenny Hayes
Properties ManagerTania Nadelle
Properties AssistantJean Gallant
Properties AssistantSusan Sinchak
Costumes DesignKathryn Seasons Clarke
Costumes AssistantEmily Zaugg
Costumes AssistantLeslie Littlefield
Costumes AssistantLorraine McInnis
Costumes AssistantSusan Kahler
ContinuityAdam Pelletier
ContinuityAnn Williams
ContinuityBarbara Rousseau
ContinuityErica Gordon
ContinuityHalia Osadca
ContinuityMargrit Cattell
Make-upMartha Johnstone
Make-up AssistantHilary Philebrown
Hair StylingCarol Walkey
Green Room ManagerClare Flockton
Green Room AssistantAdele Mayers
Green Room AssistantChristine Walton
Green Room AssistantJulie Clayton
PublicityChrissy Feldman
PublicityEmily Walsh
PublicityJames Renaud
PublicityJim Holmes
PublicityKatie (Betts) Buller
PublicitySusan Monaghan
PhotographerWendy Wagner
Marquee SignsPaul Behncke
ProgrammeBarbara Rousseau
Box OfficeAnna Filia
Box OfficeBetty Francis
Box OfficeCarmen Klassen
Box OfficeCarolyne Gareau
Box OfficeDale Winters
Box OfficeDianne Beck
Box OfficeErica Gordon
Box OfficeMargrit Cattell
Box OfficeSandra Cooper
House ManagerTom Kobolak
RefreshmentsBarbara Kobolak