Prospect Theater Project

Dinner and a show! Start your night out to the theater with dinner at LoFi Lounge & Dining. Get your tickets to Silent Sky on our website, then head on over to LoFi for 15% off your food bill Friday & Saturday evenings, September 25th - October 10th with a same night ticket. Reservations are encouraged. Call LoFi at 209-550-9032.

🔭 SILENT SKY 💫
By Lauren Gunderson, directed by Roberta Inscho
📅 DATE: SEP 25, 26, OCT 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
⏰ TIME: Evenings 7:30PM, Matinees 2PM
📍 LOCATION: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St, Modesto
🎟️ TICKETS: General & Student tix at the link in our bio

It's 1900 and not only does Henri live in the middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin and have a hearing aid - she's also a woman . . . so, when Harvard wants to whisk her away to join their team of computers charting the stars, her family is shocked. But Henri has never let anything get in the way of her passion for astronomy - certainly not silly things like conventions, family obligations, or love. From the brilliant mind of playwright Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists; Christmas at Pemberley) comes the unforgettable true story of Henrietta Leavitt.

Page 2 Stage Discussion in PTP's Artist Lab - Sunday, October 4

Final Talkback w/ Cast and Director in PTP's Studio Theater - Sunday, October 11

Questions? Contact the box office at [email protected] or 209-549-9341

🎶 TIM KLIPHUIS & JIMMY GRANT - “UNDER PARIS SKIES”
📅 DATE: Thurs, September 17
⏰ TIME: 6:30PM
📍 LOCATION: PTP’s Artist Lab, 1218 K St, Modesto
🎟️ TICKETS: Link in our bio

Ready for a night of unforgettable music? Award-winning violin legend Tim Kliphuis (Holland) teams up with America’s rising star on gypsy jazz guitar Jimmy Grant (LA) to celebrate the music of Gypsy Jazz Duets "Under Paris Skies". Re-creating the 1930s in Paris, and drawing inspiration from current-day classical and folk music as well, they alternate moments of dazzling interplay with melancholy and sheer exhilaration, in an inspired conversational journey that is different every night.

Questions? Contact the box office at [email protected] or 209-549-9341

Meet the stellar cast of Silent Sky! This talented group of actors is bringing Lauren Gunderson's moving adaptation of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt's life and work to the PTP stage. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more about each character and get your tickets now to see them come to life September 25th - October 11th!

OLIVER JACKSON (HENRIETTA LEAVITT) - Oliver is in her sixteenth year of working in the theater and is thrilled to be in her third show at Prospect! Some of her recent acting credits include Robbie in The Past Is Done and Granddaughter in Sus Manos Hermosas, both from the 2026 One-Act Play Festival, and Cassandra in Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike. Oliver also enjoys working behind the curtain and has several years of technical theatre experience under her belt, with a special focus in spotlight operation. The magic of participating in live theatre is something Oliver holds close to her heart, and she would like to thank the friends, family, and educators in her life who have helped her become the person and performer she is today. On with the show!

TALIESIN COOK (MARGARET LEAVITT) - This is Taliesin’s first show at Prospect and she could not be more excited! Her previous work onstage includes playing Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Vera in And Then There Were None, and Alice in Fahrenheit 451. When not on stage, she is either calling cues in a booth, sewing costumes, or swimming in the ocean. Talie is overjoyed to return to the stage and would like to thank her parents, brother, and friends for supporting her journey. And thanks to you for coming to support live theatre!

CHENEY MCGEE (PETER SHAW) - Cheney is completely thrilled to be performing in Silent Sky as Peter Shaw! Cheney has been performing in the Modesto and Merced areas for several years now. They recently earned their B.A. in Theatre Arts from CSU Stanislaus, where you would have seen them perform in shows like Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, The Rocky Horror Show, and, most recently, Hamlet. They also performed in All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 at the Gallo Center for the Arts. This is Cheney's first show at Prospect Theater Project, and they have absolutely fallen in love with it! Enjoy the show!

BECKY QUINLAN (WILLIAMINA FLEMING) - Becky Quinlan is honored to bring the sassy, witty, and resilient Williamina Fleming to life in Silent Sky. Most recently, she appeared in PTP’s One-Act Play Festival, playing Pilar in TacoCat. She made her acting debut in 2024 in Meadows of Magnolia during that year's One-Act Play Festival. Her first original play, Birthday Cookie, was selected for production at PTP's One-Act Play Festival in 2025. Becky has also appeared in two PTP Radio Cavalcade productions: The Shop Around the Corner and The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer.
A Modesto native, Becky is a graduate of UCLA (B.A.) and U.C. Berkeley (M.J.). She began her career as a reporter and anchor at TV stations in the Chico/Redding and Monterey/Santa Cruz markets before transitioning to PR and content development. For more than 20 years, she has worked with Silicon Valley startups and emerging technology companies. Becky is thrilled to share the stage with this talented and dynamic group of performers and hopes you enjoy the show!

SUMMUR BRALEY (ANNIE JUMP CANNON) - Summur Braley is humbled to be doing her second show at Prospect Theater Project. This is her third show under the incomparable direction of Ms. Roberta Inscho, including The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Summur's other credits include Ms. Monica Reed in Present Laughter, She in Stage Kiss, and Ms. Sheilds in A Christmas Story. Mrs. Braley is incredibly thankful to this fabulous cast and crew, and to her gracious family who supports her passion for theater.

CODEY COURT (PETER SHAW u/s) - This is Codey Court’s fifth show with Prospect Theater Project. Codey played Roland Maule in PTP’s Present Laughter. He also played Christopher Boone in the GCRC’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. He attended San Joaquin Delta College where he portrayed Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, George Gibbs in Our Town, and Benny in Epic Proportions. When Codey isn’t acting, he is with the people and animals he loves, working at Starbucks, and being creative. Codey is excited and grateful to be here and would like to thank the cast and crew for their talent, support, and kindness, and you for coming to see the show.

ALICE ZUZICH (ALL FEMALE ROLES u/s) - Alice Zuzich is very excited to be a part of another Prospect Theater Project show. She is understudying all of the female roles in Silent Sky, as well as contributing to sound design, crew, and helping build the set! This will be her second Lauren Gunderson show at Prospect, the first being The Revolutionists where she played Charlotte Corday. Most recently, she graduated from Stanislaus State in 2026. There she took on roles such as Horatio in Hamlet, Princess Mary in The Great Comet of 1812, and #11 in The Wolves. She is very grateful to be working on another Lauren Gunderson show at Prospect Theater with these wonderful people!

🔭 SILENT SKY 💫
By Lauren Gunderson, directed by Roberta Inscho
📅 DATE: SEP 25, 26, OCT 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
⏰ TIME: Evenings 7:30PM, Matinees 2PM
📍 LOCATION: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St, Modesto
🎟️ TICKETS: General & Student tix at the link in our bio
It's 1900 and not only does Henri live in the middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin and have a hearing aid - she's also a woman . . . so, when Harvard wants to whisk her away to join their team of computers charting the stars, her family is shocked. But Henri has never let anything get in the way of her passion for astronomy - certainly not silly things like conventions, family obligations, or love. From the brilliant mind of playwright Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists; Christmas at Pemberly) comes the unforgettable true story of Henrietta Leavitt.

Page 2 Stage Discussion in PTP's Artist Lab - Sunday, October 4

Final Talkback w/ Cast and Director in PTP's Studio Theater - Sunday, October 11

Questions? Contact the box office at [email protected] or 209-549-9341

💫 SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS 🍁
Learn more about each event and reserve tickets at the link in our bio ➡️📱

🍁 IMPROV DROP-IN
📅 DATE: Thurs, September 17
⏰ TIME: 6:30PM
📍 LOCATION: PTP’s Artist Lab, 1218 K St, Modesto
Join us at PTP’s Artist Lab as we savor spontaneity, imagination, creativity, skill-building, and fun. This workshop is perfect for beginners eager to learn more about Improv and seasoned performers looking to build on their existing skills in a safe and supportive environment.

🔭 SILENT SKY 💫
By Lauren Gunderson, directed by Roberta Inscho
📅 DATE: SEP 25, 26, OCT 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
⏰ TIME: Evenings 7:30PM, Matinees 2PM
📍 LOCATION: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St, Modesto
It's 1900 and not only does Henri live in the middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin and have a hearing aid - she's also a woman . . . so, when Harvard wants to whisk her away to join their team of computers charting the stars, her family is shocked. But Henri has never let anything get in the way of her passion for astronomy - certainly not silly things like conventions, family obligations, or love. From the brilliant mind of playwright Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists; Christmas at Pemberly) comes the unforgettable true story of Henrietta Leavitt.

🎶 TIM KLIPHUIS & JIMMY GRANT - “UNDER PARIS SKIES”
📅 DATE: Thurs, September 17
⏰ TIME: 6:30PM
📍 LOCATION: PTP’s Artist Lab, 1218 K St, Modesto
Ready for a night of unforgettable music? Award-winning violin legend Tim Kliphuis (Holland) teams up with America’s rising star on gypsy jazz guitar Jimmy Grant (LA) to celebrate the music of Gypsy Jazz Duets "Under Paris Skies". Re-creating the 1930s in Paris, and drawing inspiration from current-day classical and folk music as well, they alternate moments of dazzling interplay with melancholy and sheer exhilaration, in an inspired conversational journey that is different every night.

Questions? Contact the box office at [email protected] or 209-549-9341

🔭 SILENT SKY 💫
By Lauren Gunderson, directed by Roberta Inscho

📅 DATE: SEP 25, 26, OCT 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
⏰ TIME: Evenings 7:30PM, Matinees 2PM
📍 LOCATION: Prospect Theater Project, 1214 K St, Modesto
🎟️ TICKETS: General & Student tix at the link in our bio

It's 1900 and not only does Henri live in the middle of Nowhere, Wisconsin and have a hearing aid - she's also a woman . . . so, when Harvard wants to whisk her away to join their team of computers charting the stars, her family is shocked. But Henri has never let anything get in the way of her passion for astronomy - certainly not silly things like conventions, family obligations, or love. From the brilliant mind of playwright Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists; Christmas at Pemberly) comes the unforgettable true story of Henrietta Leavitt.

Page 2 Stage Discussion in PTP's Artist Lab - Sunday, October 4
Final Talkback w/ Cast and Director in PTP's Studio Theater - Sunday, October 11

Questions? Contact the box office at [email protected] or 209-549-9341