Leonard David's INSIDE OUTER SPACE

Gretta Berghammer is the artistic director for the Sturgis Youth Theatre at the University of Northern Iowa.
Credit: University of Northern Iowa

This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. But there’s one small step, one giant leap being taken to celebrate that milestone – and in a distinct, creative way.

“To Touch the Moon” is a production honoring that triumph – but with a difference. It will blend drama and science to foster an explorer mindset in youth with autism and other developmental delays. The project is underway at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

For more information, go to my new Space.com story:

‘To Touch the Moon’ Theater Production Is Tailored for Autism Spectrum Disorder

https://www.space.com/43175-to-touch-the-moon-autism-focused-play.html