UPCOMING AUDITIONS
Announcing auditions for Dexter Community Players’ fall production of “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Veronica Long! Based on the true story of an early 20th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, this show 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.
◈ AUDITIONS ◈
Creekside Intermediate School
2615 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
• Monday, August 31st 7-9pm
• Tuesday, September 1st 7-9pm
• CALLBACKS: Thursday, September 3rd 7pm
Actors will not be expected to stay for the entire audition - drop by when you are able! Please just attend one night of auditions. Callbacks are invitation only.
Actors will be put into groups to perform monologues and participate in a few short improv activities. See more details below.
The cast list will be decided by Saturday, September 5th and readthrough will be Tuesday, September 8th at 7pm
**If you are unable to make these audition dates and/or have any questions, please contact
Veronica Long (the director) at [email protected] or (734) 478-1362**
◈ WHAT TO PREPARE AND EXPECT FOR AUDITIONS ◈
• Actors should prepare a one minute dramatic monologue. Memorization is preferred but not mandatory. Sample monologues available upon request and provided at auditions.
• Actors should not prepare monologues with an accent.
• Actors should come dressed to move (we also recommend bringing a water bottle).
• Actors should have their list of scheduling conflicts for September 8th through November
22nd. Rehearsals will typically be Monday-Thursday at 7pm until it gets closer to the show.
• Actors are encouraged to bring a resume and/or headshot, although neither are required.
◈ PERFORMANCES ◈
Columbus Hall & Banquet Center
8265 Dexter-Chelsea Rd, Dexter, MI 48130
November 20th-22nd, 2026
Friday/Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm
◈ MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION ◈
• No previous theatrical experience is required to audition. We love when people want to try something new!
• Actors will not be restricted to roles based on traditional ages, or races and/or ethnicities assigned to the characters.
• Rehearsals will be at Creekside Intermediate School (2615 Baker Rd, Dexter, MI 48130).
• All positions are unpaid and there is a $75 cast participation fee that comes with a show shirt.
• Actors and crew must be 18+.
◈ SYNOPSIS ◈
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. In her free time, as Henrietta 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.
◈ CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS ◈
HENRIETTA LEAVITT: 499 lines. Female-presenting, young to middle-aged adult. Brilliant and meticulous aspiring scientist working for the astronomy department at Harvard. Unrefined, passionate, and stubbornly determined to discover meaning within her findings.
MARGARET LEAVITT (she/her) – 212 lines. Female-presenting, young to middle-aged adult. Homemaker and Henrietta’s sister. Caring, traditional and family-oriented, and a musical composer and piano player.
PETER SHAW (he/him) – 257 lines. Male-presenting, young to middle-aged adult. Apprentice to the head astronomer at Harvard who supervises the women at the observatory, and Henrietta’s love interest. Logical, lacks self-confidence, and awkward but excitable.
ANNIE CANNON (she/her) – 153 lines. Female-presenting, middle-aged adult. Leader of the computing department and creator of the Harvard Classification Scheme, which organizes stars by their spectral types and temperatures. Blunt and direct, warms over the course of the show, and becomes a suffragette.
WILLIAMINA FLEMING (she/her) – 146 lines. Female-presenting, middle-aged to late adulthood. Scottish immigrant and the first Curator of Astronomical Photographs at Harvard. Witty and fun, proud, and protective of those she cares about.
PLEASE NOTE:
• Williamina is Scottish, but we will only do an accent if the actor playing her is comfortable with it.
• The script calls for Margaret to sing and play piano. We can put in a sound cue for piano, but are hoping for actual singing, if possible.
• Henrietta and Peter share a level of intimacy (including where they are supposed to kiss)
that we can decide the extent of based on the comfort of the actors.
• Henrietta wears a period appropriate hearing aid throughout the show.
◈ AUDITIONS ◈
Creekside Intermediate School
2615 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
• Monday, August 31st 7-9pm
• Tuesday, September 1st 7-9pm
• CALLBACKS: Thursday, September 3rd 7pm
Actors will not be expected to stay for the entire audition - drop by when you are able! Please just attend one night of auditions. Callbacks are invitation only.
Actors will be put into groups to perform monologues and participate in a few short improv activities. See more details below.
The cast list will be decided by Saturday, September 5th and readthrough will be Tuesday, September 8th at 7pm
**If you are unable to make these audition dates and/or have any questions, please contact
Veronica Long (the director) at [email protected] or (734) 478-1362**
◈ WHAT TO PREPARE AND EXPECT FOR AUDITIONS ◈
• Actors should prepare a one minute dramatic monologue. Memorization is preferred but not mandatory. Sample monologues available upon request and provided at auditions.
• Actors should not prepare monologues with an accent.
• Actors should come dressed to move (we also recommend bringing a water bottle).
• Actors should have their list of scheduling conflicts for September 8th through November
22nd. Rehearsals will typically be Monday-Thursday at 7pm until it gets closer to the show.
• Actors are encouraged to bring a resume and/or headshot, although neither are required.
◈ PERFORMANCES ◈
Columbus Hall & Banquet Center
8265 Dexter-Chelsea Rd, Dexter, MI 48130
November 20th-22nd, 2026
Friday/Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm
◈ MORE ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION ◈
• No previous theatrical experience is required to audition. We love when people want to try something new!
• Actors will not be restricted to roles based on traditional ages, or races and/or ethnicities assigned to the characters.
• Rehearsals will be at Creekside Intermediate School (2615 Baker Rd, Dexter, MI 48130).
• All positions are unpaid and there is a $75 cast participation fee that comes with a show shirt.
• Actors and crew must be 18+.
◈ SYNOPSIS ◈
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. In her free time, as Henrietta 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.
◈ CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS ◈
HENRIETTA LEAVITT: 499 lines. Female-presenting, young to middle-aged adult. Brilliant and meticulous aspiring scientist working for the astronomy department at Harvard. Unrefined, passionate, and stubbornly determined to discover meaning within her findings.
MARGARET LEAVITT (she/her) – 212 lines. Female-presenting, young to middle-aged adult. Homemaker and Henrietta’s sister. Caring, traditional and family-oriented, and a musical composer and piano player.
PETER SHAW (he/him) – 257 lines. Male-presenting, young to middle-aged adult. Apprentice to the head astronomer at Harvard who supervises the women at the observatory, and Henrietta’s love interest. Logical, lacks self-confidence, and awkward but excitable.
ANNIE CANNON (she/her) – 153 lines. Female-presenting, middle-aged adult. Leader of the computing department and creator of the Harvard Classification Scheme, which organizes stars by their spectral types and temperatures. Blunt and direct, warms over the course of the show, and becomes a suffragette.
WILLIAMINA FLEMING (she/her) – 146 lines. Female-presenting, middle-aged to late adulthood. Scottish immigrant and the first Curator of Astronomical Photographs at Harvard. Witty and fun, proud, and protective of those she cares about.
PLEASE NOTE:
• Williamina is Scottish, but we will only do an accent if the actor playing her is comfortable with it.
• The script calls for Margaret to sing and play piano. We can put in a sound cue for piano, but are hoping for actual singing, if possible.
• Henrietta and Peter share a level of intimacy (including where they are supposed to kiss)
that we can decide the extent of based on the comfort of the actors.
• Henrietta wears a period appropriate hearing aid throughout the show.
AUDITION FAQs
What do I need to prepare for auditions?
Auditions for each show will vary slightly, so be sure to check the audition notice before arriving. Please be sure to complete the appropriate audition form and bring it with you.
When can I sign-up for auditions?
We aim to post about audition details on Facebook and the website at least one month in advance of the audition dates.
I'm thinking of auditioning for a show. What is the rehearsal process like?
While each show may vary, rehearsals are typically held M-Th in the evenings until tech week, when rehearsals will be daily. The rehearsal process is typically between 8-12 weeks.
Auditions for each show will vary slightly, so be sure to check the audition notice before arriving. Please be sure to complete the appropriate audition form and bring it with you.
When can I sign-up for auditions?
We aim to post about audition details on Facebook and the website at least one month in advance of the audition dates.
I'm thinking of auditioning for a show. What is the rehearsal process like?
While each show may vary, rehearsals are typically held M-Th in the evenings until tech week, when rehearsals will be daily. The rehearsal process is typically between 8-12 weeks.
