Open auditions for Silent Sky
Saturday November 12, 4–7pm
at Langham Court Theatre
The Story
When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt 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.
Written by Lauren Gunderson, Directed by Zelda Dean
Performance Dates: Jan 25 – Feb 11, 2023
Casting for one role only
Margaret Leavitt in her 30s. She is a homebody, creative, sweet and a loving sister to Henrietta.
These are open auditions and everyone is welcome. Please come with a short, prepared piece.
For audition appointments contact the producer, Holly McGimpsey <hollymcg@hotmail.ca>
Langham Court Theatre Society welcomes everyone, and actors who identify as BIPoC, LGBTQ+, or are members of other marginalized or under-represented communities, are encouraged to audition.
Langham Court Theatre is a community theatre powered by volunteers and all actors and crew are unpaid. If you are selected for the cast, you must become a member of the Langham Court Theatre Society. The Society has ZERO TOLERANCE for bullying, racism, harassment, and other behaviours that cause harm to members of our community. If selected, you will be required to adhere to our Code of Conduct.
