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CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe™ at The Gardner Museum

Dates: (4/11/2025 )

Theatre:

The Gardner Museum

History At Play™, LLC

28 Pearl Street
Gardner,MA

Tickets: $3.00 for adult non-members, children & museum members are free

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History At Play™, LLC (HAP) has garnered nationwide acclaim for their Immersive Living History Experiences, chronicling the lives of legendary figures who changed society. Their performances have received accolades from journalists, actors, and historians alike and have earned statewide and national recognition.

Now, the acclaimed solo performance, CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe™, will be performed at 6:00 pm ET, April 11, 2025 at The Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl Street, Gardner, MA. Running time: Approx. 80 minutes. Adult non-member registration is $3.00, children and museum members are free.

Who was America's favorite teacher? Ask anyone what they know about Christa McAuliffe and they will tell you exactly where they were when the NASA Challenger shuttle mission launched; however, few people understand who Mrs. McAuliffe really was. America's Teacher in Space was an educational pioneer and her goals and accomplishments are explored in this virtual performance experience, which debuted in 2016. History At Play™, LLC (HAP) discovers the true story behind the incredible teacher and educational pioneer.

“When we closed our eyes and listened, it was as though Christa was in the room with us.” ~ Lisa Bristol, Christa McAuliffe's Sister

 

CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe™, copyright 2016. All rights reserved.
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History At Play™, LLC productions have been embraced by the historical, educational, corporate, and theatrical communities, with programs that break the mold of hi-calibre virtual, in-person, and hybrid experiences.

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Ages: Appropriate for all ages.



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