"Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven"
by Reina Hardy
Directed by Susanna Rinehart
Squires Studio Theatre
Sept. 30-Oct. 5, 2025

Read: Sci-fi comedy celebrates inquiry as a superpower

This science fiction coming-of-age play follows Annie Jump, a 13-year-old science genius whose world changes when a cosmic librarian appears to help her save humanity. Blending humor and heart, it explores science, belief, and finding your place in the universe.

“A masterpiece of deft, taut, economical writing. Hardy introduces, defines and develops characters with laser-like precision, creating sympathetic, likable folks the audience can't help caring about and a fast-moving and engaging story with a good dose of humor.” ⁠—⁠Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Showrunners take note. Hardy … takes the best elements of contemporary cultural references, social media, and pop science and turns them into something more than the sum of those parts ⁠—⁠ an out-of-this-world, all-ages celebration of nerdiness, empowerment, and love.” ⁠—⁠DC Theatre Scene