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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...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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