Ascent

Saturday, May 9, 2026•3:00 PM

A new play based on the true story of Qian Xuesen, the brilliant aerospace engineer from China who helped launch America’s space age—until Cold War paranoia forever changed the course of his life...and ours.

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Skylight Theatre Company

Cameron Watson, a multiple award-winning theatrical director and filmmaker, leads this Los Feliz institution known for its solidly-produced new plays. The Los Angeles Times has heralded Watson as "one of our finest contemporary directors," making this a prime spot for discovering original works.story