Silent Sky: April 8 - 17

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Pay-What-You-Can Preview - April 7th @ 7:30 PM
OPENING NIGHT - Friday, April 8th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 9th @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 10th Matinee @ 3:00 PM

Friday, April 15th @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 16th @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 17th Matinee @ 3:00 PM

All Performances will take place at our temporary venue
inside Theater 3 of Bainbridge Cinemas.

Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Kate Meyers

Sponsored by Frank Petrie,
President of the Battle Point Astronomical Association.

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. The 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 Leavitt and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth.

MEET OUR CAST

HENRIETTA LEAVITT - Katie Sweeney

MARGARET LEAVITT - Josi Twigt

PETER SHAW - Tim Drier

ANNIE CANNON - Michelle Lynn Conklin

WILLIAMINA FLEMING - Karyn Rondeau

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Josi Twigt
Josi Twigt

Josi has earned advanced degrees in Theater Education and Arts Leadership. She has a few wonderful years of teaching middle school and high school drama under her belt and had plans to run the education and outreach department of a regional theater - but she met a guy and chose to become a stay at home mama instead. ‘Mama’ has been her favorite role to date but it was time to start playing in the theater again. She is thrilled to be part of such a beautiful production with BPA and is so incredibly grateful to Kate for inviting her to work with the extraordinary pool of talent you see on stage. She is looking forward to working on future projects in the kitsap theater community.

She would like to thank her husband Arne for always supporting and encouraging her to do what makes her happy (and for stepping up and taking charge of feeding our spawn on rehearsal nights). She would also like to thank Parker and Dax for applauding during the grueling piano practice sessions at home and for providing kisses and hugs whenever asked.

Karyn Rondeau
Karyn Rondeau

Karyn Rondeau is comin’ in hot as a comet from the SF Bay Area where her celestial body has been observed as a stage actress, recording artist, national anthem singer, and cabaret performer. Making her debut in these PNW Northern Lights, she says it’s been heavenly to discover such a stellar cast of luminaries and an out of this world production team! Over the moon about civic activism, Karyn has produced and performed in fundraising concerts promoting human rights, social justice, body positivity, and the search for a cure for cancer. While she hopes Silent Sky will bring her a meteoric rise to stardom, some notable star turns include: Sally in Cabaret, Meg in Crimes of the Heart, Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Miss Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mme. Thénardier in Les Misérables, Veronica in God of Carnage, Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, The Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone, Pennywise in Urinetown, and Rona in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She hopes you get a big bang out of tonight’s performance…

And remember, there’s more out there at: www.karynrondeau.com

Bisous to Scottie!

@karYn_jams on instagram

https://www.facebook.com/karynrondeau.harline/

Tim Drier
Tim Drier

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Tim made the move to Los Angeles in July 2012 to pursue a career in acting. He has studied with a few of LA's top acting programs and continues to build his resume, in both LA and the PNW, in film, television and commercials. Tim is also a Journeyman Carpenter, passionate about building, and the owner of his own contracting business. Above these, he is a Christian, husband, father, brother and son to name a few of the many wonderful titles in his life. This is Tim’s first stage performance in 10 years and he’s thrilled to have the opportunity to be back in the theatre. He’d like to thank God for all the skills and opportunities given to him, BPA and the Cast and Crew for Their passion, talent and professionalism and his beautiful Wife for allowing him the time and freedom to do what he loves.

Michelle Lynn Conklin
Michelle Lynn Conklin

Michelle is an actor, writer, director based in Seattle. She is thrilled to return to Bainbridge Island, you may have seen her as The Bandit Queen (Dacha Theatre’s Snow Queen) or Seleah (Lesser Known Player’s Alchemy of Desire). She is no stranger to travel as she has performed throughout the Puget Sound. Favorite roles include Leonato (Dacha Theatre-Much Ado about Nothing) Arcadina (Island Shakespeare Festival’s Seagull) and Sonia (Burien Actor’s Theatre’s Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike). You can follow her theatrical shenanigans on her website MichelleLynnConklin.com.

Katie Sweeney
Katie Sweeney

In honor of Henrietta, Annie, and Willamina, Katie would rather inform you about the current plight of the Equal Rights Amendment than go on about herself here. The Equal Rights Amendment was finally ratified in January 2020 when Virgina became the 28th State to do so. However- the Archivist of the US refused to publish it! The ERA has STILL NOT BEEN RECORDED INTO THE US CONSTITUTION!!! Women in the United States of America are STILL waiting for equal protection under federal law. This matters because the legal Titles currently supporting the rights of women at school and work (aren’t we people at home too?!) can be easily overturned without constitutional protection. Cases brought by women regarding equal pay, sexual harassment, rape, domestic violence, etc. will continue to be overturned at the supreme court level without constitutional foundation. Although the ERA should not technically require another act of the senate, (other amendments are published immediately after ratification), this is where we are- again. Please contact your senators to ask for their immediate attention to the passage of SJ-1!

Visit equalmeansequal.org to join the fight via newsletters, actions, and donations.

Katie is represented by all about You!, and would like to express her gratitude to her agent Tami, her husband Neal, and her son Casey for their loving kindness and support. Thank you Deirdre for doing literally everything with grace, and Kate for entrusting me with the chance to perform this role with the brightest castmates in the universe. Supernovas allMichelle, Karyn, Josi, Tim- your light has never let me down.

REQUIRED HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR ATTENDANCE

  • BPA requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination or certification of exemption from a qualified medical provider to attend our events.

  • All attendees must wear a well-fitting mask that fits completely over their nose and mouth at all times whilst in the theater.

  • Please stay home if you have Covid-19, are waiting for Covid-19 test results, have symptoms similar to those of Covid-19, or if you have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for Covid-19.

  • Full refunds will be provided to those who request them for any of these reasons. Tickets for performances that have been cancelled due to Covid-19 will be automatically refunded.

mainstageMatt LongmireApril 2022