MISSION STATEMENT: Powerstories is a nonprofit professional theatre whose mission is to stage true stories of women and girls to open minds and hearts
and inspire action worldwide.

On Stage September 12-21, 2025

Venue: Stageworks Theatre

Dream Big. Change the World.

Ada Lovelace—the spark that ignited
generations of women in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

At the dawn of the British Industrial Revolution, Ada Byron Lovelace, a fiery young inventor and the daughter of the flamboyant poet Lord Byron, discovers the boundless creative potential of “analytical engines.” With her friend and soulmate Charles Babbage, the inventor of the first mechanical computer, Ada dreams of a new world where art and technology converge. In Ada and the Engine, written by Lauren Gunderson, Ada envisions a future where these “analytic engines” transform society, blending art and information in ways she might not live to see. This music-laced story of love, friendship, and visionary dreams is a poignant pre-tech intellectual romance… like Bridgerton meets Steve Jobs.

Step into the circuitry of imagination and innovation as we celebrate 25 years of storytelling that dares to dream bigger. In honor of this milestone season, we’re offering $25 discounted tickets for our visionary patrons—like you—who power the heart of our theatre. And because the future deserves a front-row seat, we’re proud to offer 15 free tickets per performance to middle and high school students—nurturing the next generation of STEM dreamers and doers.

Our season journey continues with Ada and the Engine, where mathematics dances with poetry and the future hums just beneath the surface.  In a time when women were expected to stay silent in the halls of science and innovation, Ada Lovelace refused to follow the rules. With boundless imagination and extraordinary intellect, she envisioned a future no one else could see—and wrote the blueprint for modern computing. Join us as we illuminate the stage with a tale of brilliant minds, bold ideas, and a woman far ahead of her time.

Gather your fellow visionaries and step into a world where logic meets lyricism, and dreams are calculated with care and wonder. Help us compute a full house and celebrate the elegant equation of community + creativity = magic.

Let’s make this anniversary season unforgettable—one beautifully engineered moment at a time.

Ada and the Engine begins at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Matinee begins at 2 PM. Doors open at 1:30 PM.


Ticket Prices:

  • 25th Anniversary Play Ticket – discounted to $25
  • 15 FREE tickets per performance for youth – middle to high school students

Sponsor Ticket Prices:

(Includes name in playbill. Extra dollars are 25th anniversary gift to theatre to continue to produce important true stories.)

  • Powerstories Angel – $250
  • Powerstories Supporter – $100
  • Powerstories Friend – $75

Cast

Kayla Witoshynsky
as Ada Byron Lovelace

Ron Nummi
as Charles Babbage

Nick Noelte
as Lord Lovelace

Gigi Jennewein
as Lady Anabella Byron, Mary

John Millsap
as George Gordon, Lord Byron

Creative Team

Alexa Perez –
Director

Allison Bica –
Stage Manager

John Millsap –
Technical Director/Set

Lindsay Ellis –
Costumes

Xander McColley –
Music Direction

Clareann Despain –
Sound/Projections

Expert speaker information coming soon!

Know a Girl Who Loves STEM? Let Her Voice Be Heard!

Powerstories Theatre invites young girls passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math to celebrate Ada Lovelace’s legacy as part of our upcoming Ada and the Engine production.

Submit a 30–60 second video responding to one or more prompts like:

  • “STEM means ___ to me because…”
  • “Ada Lovelace inspires me because…”
  • “Girls belong in STEM because…”

Each participant receives:

  • 2 tickets to Ada and the Engine
  • A reserved seat at our exclusive Beyond the Story conversation
  • Their video featured on Powerstories’ social media

Whether she is building robots, solving math equations, conducting science experiments, or simply curious about how the world works—this is her moment to be seen and celebrated.

How to Submit: Click the link below to help her upload a short (30–60 second) video: https://forms.gle/wPUZHD8qoigyf7mZ7

Help us share her story—and inspire others—just as Ada Lovelace did over a century ago.

Powerstories Theatre invites artists of all mediums to submit original works inspired by Ada and the Engine, the poignant and poetic play by Lauren Gunderson that celebrates the brilliance of Ada Lovelace—the world’s first computer programmer—and her visionary partnership with Charles Babbage.

We’re seeking pieces that explore themes of:

  • Innovation and imagination
  • The intersection of art and mathematics
  • Women in STEM and visionary thinking
  • Time, legacy, and unrealized potential
  • The beauty of logic and the poetry of numbers

Whether your work is digital, traditional, sculptural, or mixed media, we welcome interpretations that reflect Ada’s pioneering STEM spirit.

Submission Guidelines:
Deadline: August 31, 2025

Format: Image of your work (up to 2 pieces), artist statement (max 125 words), and brief description of your work

Eligibility: Open to all artists

Selected works will be featured in a curated digital gallery