10th Anniversary of Stand Still & Look Stupid

2026 marks the 10th anniversary of Stand Still & Look Stupid: The Life Story of Hedy Lamarr, a milestone that invites both celebration and reflection. When the play premiered a decade ago, it challenged audiences to look beyond the glamorous mythology of Hollywood and reckon with the brilliance of a woman too often reduced to an image. Hedy Lamarr was not merely a screen siren; she was a visionary inventor whose ideas helped lay the groundwork for modern wireless communication.

Over the past ten years, Stand Still & Look Stupid has continued to resonate because its central question remains urgent: how many innovators—especially women—have been overlooked, underestimated, or dismissed because they did not fit society’s expectations? In an era increasingly shaped by technology, the story of Lamarr feels more relevant than ever. Her intellectual contributions echo through every smartphone, every Wi-Fi signal, every digital connection we take for granted.

The 10th anniversary in 2026 is more than a marker of longevity; it is a reaffirmation of purpose. The play stands as an act of reclamation, restoring Lamarr’s voice and legacy to their rightful place in cultural history. A decade on, Stand Still & Look Stupid continues to insist that genius can be hidden in plain sight—and that it is never too late to truly see it.