They Promised Her the Moon at Barker Playhouse

  • September 26, 2024 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Barker Playhouse

    400 Benefit Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Ticket Price $27.38-$32.64 This event is now over
Description

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, September 26 for the Barker Playhouse’s production of They Promised Her the Moon.

In 1960, the famed “Mercury Seven” trained at NASA to become the first American astronaut. But they weren’t alone. Thirteen women also underwent the same rigorous psychological and physical testing. The first woman to be tested, Jerrie Cobb, outperformed her male counterparts. However, while Alan Shepard and John Glenn went on to become household names, Ms. Cobb never got that chance.

In vividly theatrical terms, They Promised Her the Moon tells the true story of this exceptional and unjustly overlooked woman—skilled aviator, world-record-holding pilot, successful business executive—and the powerful forces that kept her from reaching orbit.

Prior to the 7:30 p.m. performance, guests will be treated to themed refreshments, including a moonshine-based cocktail from White Dog Distilling and moon-inspired cheese trays, followed by moon cakes during intermission. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Date & Time

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue Details

Barker Playhouse

400 Benefit Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Barker Playhouse
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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