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"Silent Sky" Play Looking for Actors

Houston, TX, United States
ID: 301410Exp: 1/12/2026
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Silent Sky" Play. Actors needed. See more details below. About the project: Synopsis: In early 1900s Harvard Observatory, Henrietta Leavitt and a group of female “computers” chart the stars but are denied recognition for their original ideas. As Henrietta measures the light and distance of stars, she also navigates family obligations and the possibility of love. This true story of Henrietta Leavitt explores the challenges and triumphs of women in science, showing how their dedication reshaped our understanding of the heavens and Earth. Rate: Unpaid Additional info: First Rehearsal: Monday, February 2nd, 2026 Rehearsal Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:00 PM (additional dates may be added if needed) Performance Dates: Fridays & Saturdays, April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM; Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM Strike: Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM Directors look forward to seeing you at the auditions!

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5 role s

Henrietta LeavittFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Brilliant, meticulous, excited, often wearing a period hearing-aid.

Margaret LeavittFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Homebody, creative, sweet, sister.

Peter ShawMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

The head astronomer’s apprentice.

Annie CannonFemale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Leader, terse, grows into a firebrand

Williamina FlemingMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Smart, fun, Scottish (Scottish accent required)