About This Event
In the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, young Annie Easley knows she can be something more. In this true story of dreams, hardships, and self-determination, Annie becomes one of the first African- American human computers at NASA. Initially working on airplanes, she soon realizes her destiny is to be on the team of mathematicians that launch the Centaur Rocket into the Space Race. Commanding Space is an important story about a persistent and intelligent woman whose desire to succeed in science and technology proved stronger than the prejudice that would have denied her. This performance offers rich learning connections to STEM curriculum as well as rocket science, aviation, civil rights, voting rights and more. Study guides for all of the Smart Stage Matinees will be available for download prior to each production (link to DOWNLOAD THE STUDY GUIDE) Recommended grade levels: 5-8 (using info from the media kit) Curriculum: Language Arts | Math | Social Studies | Theater
