1969 – Man takes his first steps on the Moon, while Sylvia meets an astronaut at a party. 2055 – Sylvia’s granddaughter is set to become the first person to walk on Mars. Witness the adventures of three extraordinary women spanning 80 years, against the backdrop of humanity’s journey to the stars.
I need to read the play again. Thompson is doing something beautiful onstage with the blending of past present and future that I need a few more reads to articulate. I’m unsure why some folks are giving it less stars. The writing is solid and the arch is strong. It’s definitely worth a read, several even.