Astronaut Group 1: The Story of the Original Mercury Seven Astronauts
Performed by Griffin Theatre Company
John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center
Monday, April 5, 2027 ll 9:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Recommended Grades: 3-8
The story of the original Mercury Seven Astronauts chosen from hundreds of crackerjack pilots for their fitness, intelligence, and courage comes to life in an original theatrical production. Share Alan Shepard's exhilaration as he breaks the earth's atmosphere for the first time. Race with John Glenn as he makes the split-second life-or-death maneuvers during re-entry, and feel his relief when he emerges safe but drenched with sweat. Project Mercury was more than the story of individual missions. It defined the manned space flight program to come, from Gemini to Apollo eventually taking mankind from the earth to the moon.