Laurel Ollstein's new play, THEY PROMISED HER THE MOON, will premiere in April 2012 at the Weitzenhoffer Theatre at the University of Oklahoma in Norman Oklahoma.

They Promised Her the Moon is based on the true story of Geraldyn "Jerrie" Cobb, the first woman to be tested for space flight.  Along with twelve other women, Cobb went through the rigors of physical and mental testing only to be told that women would not be considered for NASA's astronaut training program.  Cobb was born in Norman, Oklahoma, in 1931, the daughter of a pilot who always dreamed of flying.

The Faith Broome Playwright-in-Residence position is made possible by a generous endowment created by Mo and Richard Anderson in honor of Mrs. Anderson's sister. It is dedicated to the creation of new plays and to the development of emerging and established playwrights.  It offers a unique opportunity for Ms. Ollstein to devote time to her writing and to make a significant contribution to new play development within the university and professional theatre communities.