REP Stages the Story of the Woman who mapped the stars
Repertory Philippines (REP) takes a figure out of the shadows of history and brings her story to the spotlight in the science bio-drama Silent Sky. Directed by REP’s Artistic Director Joy Virata, Silent Sky runs from March 2 to 25 at the OnStage Theater in Greenbelt 1.
Playwright Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky is based on the true story of early 20th-century astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt who, together with a group of female scientists, was working as a “computer” (data entry clerk) at Harvard Observatory College. Despite women being forbidden from using the observatory’s telescope, this brilliant but unsung pioneer made astonishing discoveries as she mapped the distance between the stars, the earth, and other galaxies.
The Silent Sky female cast includes (L-R): Naths Everette, Cathy Azanza Dy, Joy Virata, Shiela Francisco and Caisa Borromeo.
As a result, Leavitt paved the way for more known astronomers like Edwin Hubble (the man said to have discovered the cosmos) to succeed in their own research. Silent Sky is a story that harmonizes science, history, family, love, and the passion of a young woman who forged her own path through a society bent on keeping a woman in her place.
Topper Fabregas as Peter Shaw
REP’s Silent Sky features some of the most captivating performers ready to bring to light the overlooked achievements of women in history. Cathy Azanza-Dy plays the lead role of Henrietta Leavitt. Joining her are Caisa Borromeo, Naths Everette, Shiela Francisco, and Topper Fabregas.
Don’t miss the inspiring story of REP’s Silent Sky running from March 2 to 25, 2018. For inquiries, you may call REP at 02-843-3570, and Ticketworld at 02-891-9999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.
Details:
What: Repertory Philippines, Silent Sky
Where: OnStage Theater in Greenbelt 1, Makati City
When: March 2 to March 25, 2018
Tickets: Ticketworld 02-891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com.ph
This is a press release. Minor edits were made by Philippine Primer editors.
