The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific and heart-pounding discoveries. With music and math bursting forth onstage, Henrietta and her female peers change the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.

SPECIAL EVENT: Following the February 5th matinee performance, Dr. Sara Ellison, renowned Astronomy Professor at the University of Victoria and former President of the Canadian Astronomical Society, will present A Brief History of Galaxies. Dr. Ellison’s presentation will be approximately 30 minutes long and will be followed by a question-and-answer period. In 2004 Dr. Ellison received the American Astronomical Society’s, Annie Jump Cannon Award, named for the character in Silent Sky. Dr. Ellison and Dr. James Hesser are Astronomy Advisors for Silent Sky and have been invaluable resources in bringing greater insight and realism to the production.