Lamb's Players 'Silent Sky'

A gorgeous new play about Henrietta Swan Leavitt and the women of the Harvard Observatory who's discoveries in astronomy were to open our understanding of the Universe. It's a Fascinating, Forgotten Story of Love & Celestial Adventure!

A San Diego Premiere! SILENT SKY, by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Robert Smyth. Featuring Cynthia Gerber, Caitie Grady, Brian Mackey, Deborah Gilmour Smyth & Rachael Van Wormer

The critics say:

“ANOTHER HIT AT LAMB’S!
The theatre continues its string of extraordinary productions with SILENT SKY, an absolutely delectable, mind-expanding examination of the early days of women in astronomy.”
- Charlene Baldridge, Uptown News

“A RIVETING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE!”

“BEST BET!
A sparkling, thought-provoking San Diego premiere!"
- Pat Launer, Times of San Diego

“A MUST SEE!
Robert Smyth has found all the right meaning in this intelligent play, and the outstanding cast creates a memorable SILENT SKY!”
- Jenni Prisk, Scene

"SILENT SKY IS BRILLIANT, INFORMATIVE & FASCINATING.
Catch this SPARKLING STAR of a play!"
- Becca Garber, Coronado Times

“Acted with zest and authenticity by AN EXCELLENT CAST!”
- James Hebert, San Diego Union-Tribune

“A luminously beautiful epic told on an intimate scale. Heavenly!”
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Smart, infectious humor. Sheer magic!”
- The San Francisco Chronicle

“Mind-expanding. Heart-expanding!”
- TheatreDogs

“A lively, funny, accessible play that’s alive with interesting ideas!”
- Arts Atlanta

“Please do not think that “Silent Sky” is all starchily scientific; quite the reverse. Its characters are intensely human and likable. Ms. Gunderson writes dialogue that is fluid, witty, and often moving. As a playwright she is a master craftsman!”
- InTown