Press Release 210 North I Street, Tacoma, WA 98403 *253-272-2281* www.tacomalittletheatre.com For more information please contact: *Chris Serface, Managing Artistic Director* tlt@tacomalittletheatre.com *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *End Date:* September 15, 2022* *AUDITIONS: SILENT SKY SEPTEMBER 12TH & SEPTEMBER 13th* *Tacoma, WA*- Tacoma Little Theatre is holding auditions for its production of, *Silent Sky,* written by Lauren Gunderson, and directed by pug Bujeaud. Auditions will be held Sunday, September 12th and Monday, September 13th at Tacoma Little Theatre. Audition appointments will be set between the times of 6:00pm-9:00pm on Sunday and 7:00pm-10:00pm on Monday in five-minute increments. Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, September 15th beginning at 7:00pm. This true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt 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 and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth. Auditioners are asked to prepare a 90-second contemporary monologue that showcases your talent. All roles are available: HENRIETTA LEAVITT (F, 30-39): Brilliant, determined, a dreamer, hard of hearing (wears a period hearing aid), has never much cared for the “status quo.”; MARGARET LEAVITT (F, 25 – 35): A homebody, genuine, sweet-natured, realist. (Ability to sing and play the piano a plus.); PETER SHAW (M, 30 – 39): The head astronomer’s apprentice, reserved, his views have never really been challenged prior to the events of the play. He is in love with Henrietta, as she is with he; ANNIE CANNON (F, 40 – 49): A leader, tough, sure, grows into a firebrand for the suffrage movement; WILLIAMINA FLEMING (F, 45 – 59): Scottish, intelligent, witty, warm and outgoing, the first of her kind, smart as a whip and fun. (Role requires a Scottish Accent) Ages given are playable ages, actors need not specifically fit the given age to audition. Tacoma Little Theatre practices color-conscious casting and encourages everyone to attend. TLT will require all staff and performers to show proof of having had a COVID-19 vaccination. These requirements will be in effect from auditions through the end of each particular show. To reserve an audition time, follow this link ( http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/63G7GdxrVysRfYK), or call our Box Office for assistance at (253) 272-2281. Once cast, *Silent Sky *will run from Friday, January 21, 2022 to Friday, February 6, 2022. *###*