Mysuru Science Theatre Festival-2026
Aagasada Mauna showcases the life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt
Mysuru: Audience at the Jagannatha Centre for Art and Culture, Vijayanagar, Ist Stage, were taken on journey into the life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt (July 4, 1868 – Dec. 12, 1921) an American astronomer whose discovery of how to effectively measure vast astronomical distances led to a shift in the understanding of the scale and nature of the universe by the staging of the play Aagasada Mauna by artistes of Kalasuruchi, in city yesterday.
Translated into Kannada by Shashidhar Dongre, Aagasada Mauna is the translation of the English play ‘Silent Sky’ authored by American Playwright Lauren Gunderson.
The play was staged as part of the ongoing Mysuru Science Theatre Festival-2026 jointly organised by Mysuru Science Theatre Trust, Arivu Ranga and Kalasuruchi.
The play is the true story of Henrietta Leavitt and her team at Harvard Observatory. Silent Sky reveals the astonishing discoveries Leavitt made while battling for recognition in a man’s world of early 20th century astronomy.
Aagasada Mauna is directed by Srividya Kamat. The play featured Deepa Ravishankar in the main role along with Madhuri Kulkarni, S.B.Prasad, Adhiti Athreya and Sushma Bai in other characters.
As part of Science Theatre Festival, quiz competition, screening of documentaries and science shows were also organised. Ganita Kunitha a unique event featuring games based on mathematics were also held.
Today’s event will feature staging of the play Janaki Ammal based on the Indian Botanist. The play, authored by Dr. M.C. Manohar, is designed and directed by Prashanth Mysore.
The play will be staged at 6.30 pm.
