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Behind the Curtain: A Memoir about the Power of Arts to Entertain, Enrich, and Transform

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By Sandy Harper
with Rick Miller

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About the Author

Theater is more than a stage. It’s a living, breathing tapestry of dreams, culture, and connection. In this deeply personal memoir, Sandy Harper reflects on the journey of creating a black-box theatre in Anchorage, Alaska, alongside her husband Jerry Harper. Through their shared passion and vision, as well as the voices of artists, audiences, and collaborators, they created a beloved cultural landmark.

Sandy captures the triumphs, challenges, and unforgettable moments that defined Cyrano’s Theatre Company and Cyrano’s Off-Center Playhouse. It is a heartfelt tribute to a partnership built on creativity and purpose, honoring Jerry’s lasting legacy and the enduring power of live performance to bring people together.

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Beyond the Book

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Scrapbook

Keep an eye out for QR codes in the book—they’ll take you straight to bonus content and extra memories online!

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Play by Play

Cyrano’s was known for an exciting play every month, producing over 300, including occasionally collaborating with or hosting other theatre companies.

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Trailer

Years of creativity, community, and celebration—explore it all in the book teased in this special trailer by Jan Welt.

In the press

Perspectives from the Past: Voices Captured in the Book

"At about the time the theatre scene was looking its darkest in the late 1980s, following the oil price crash, a small miracle began to take place in downtown Anchorage. Jerry and Sandy Harper opened Cyrano's Bookstore"

Catherine J. Stadem

Theater critic, journalist, teacher and playwright

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