Tonight is opening night for the local production of ‘Silent Sky’ and rumor has it the telling of this remarkable true story has turned out to be a favorite show experience for all involved. ‘Silent Sky’ is the story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt that “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.” To see the show that has humor, love, and an enduring message to brighten the January blues, visit www.vernaltheatre.com for tickets. ‘Silent Sky’ opens tonight and runs select nights through January 20th.
