Make your dreams heard.

Silent Sky takes place In the early twentieth century, when Henrietta Leavitt and a group of women “computers” pursued astronomical research at the Harvard Observatory under the supervision of a male scientist. Their work proved to be crucial to the development of the field. Henrietta herself had to balance her dedication to her work with the demands of her family, health challenges, and the possibility of personal relationships. The achievements and difficulties of a woman scientist in a challenging historical period combine in this thought-provoking and engaging play. Come listen to the music of the spheres!

Performing at:

Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium
Bell Museum
2088 Larpenteur Ave W
St Paul, MN 55113

Directions

The Bell Museum is located at the corner of Larpenteur and Cleveland Avenues on University of Minnesota’s St Paul Campus, directly across the street from Gibbs Farm. The main entrance is fully accessible from the parking lot. A drop off and pick up area is available near the building entrance, before entering through the pay stations.

Order tickets here

Bell Museum Box Office

Tickets:
$30 Adults ($25 Bell members)
$15 Students, ages 10–21 ($12 student members)

The Bell opens :30 min before showtime.

Press

“inspired… a truly immersive theater experience… magical.”

– Cherry and Spoon

 

“I know it’s only February, but I think it’s going to be hard for theater the rest of the year to top the experience I just had at Theatre Pro Rata’s production of Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky.  …glorious, enchanting and transcendent …  This is the kind of thing live theater is made for.  It’s why it survives.  A script this good, in the hands of a director, cast and creative team this inventive, isn’t something you see every day.”

– Single White Fringe Geek

 

“The idea that all of us are made of stars is not a new one, of course, but Theatre Pro Rata gives that idea extra oomph by staging “Silent Sky” (the title comes from Walt Whitman) in the planetarium at the Bell Museum. Director Carin Bratlie Wethern and her nimble cast adjust smartly to the timing and spatial requirements of a venue that has no backstage or exits, work that pays off handsomely.”

– Star Tribune

 

“this production under the starry planetarium dome lifts it up … to an engrossing blend of history, human striving, and stage magic.”

– Talkin’ Broadway

 

“Silent Sky‘s cast seems to have a blast … and it was a pleasure watching them have so much fun. … This production is all about the planetarium setting, which is perfect for this show.”

– Compendium

A cockroach and an Amazon walk into an apocalypse…

A super-intelligent cockroach and his feral human ward discover a robotic woman in the ruins of civilization. Together, they must put aside their differences and venture into the belly of the human settlement to find the truth about this new world.

Performing at:

The Crane Theater
2303 Kennedy St. NE #120
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Directions

Take 35W to the Stinson Blvd exit, go south to Summer Street NE and turn right. The Kennedy Building (where the theater is located) will be on your left, go just past it and turn left onto McKinley Place NE. The entrance to the parking lot will be on your left, just north of the building. Enter the theater using yellow the door that faces the parking lot.

Performance Dates

Saturday, December 7 at 7:30pm – Opening Night
Sunday, December 8 at 7:30pm – Audio Description and ASL Performance
Monday, December 9 at 7:30pm – Pay What You Can Performance
Friday, December 13 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 14 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 15 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 20 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 21 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 22 at 3:00pm

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.