In this one woman play, Sally Ride’s remarkable life is traced from her childhood to her adulthood. Learn about Ride’s love of science and sports, especially tennis. The story will continue with Ride being picked to be the first American woman astronaut and about her life and career after her time at NASA — from her research with the two shuttle disasters and Sally Ride Science, the organization she created to encourage girls’ interest in math and science. Join this multi-media presentation in honor of the woman who dared to reach for the stars.

Sheryl Faye is a professional actress and historical performer with a BFA in Acting from Emerson College and a member of SAG-AFTRA. Since 2003, Faye has been inspiring both adults and children with her one-woman historical shows. Today, she presents eight different productions of historical women, including Helen Keller and Clara Barton. Her historical perspectives on these women give audiences a first-hand look at these historical character role models through performances. These live performances are not only entertaining and educational, they also help audiences truly understand the profound positive impact these women have made in history.