Feature Section: Harper Joy Theatre
Opening night, “Romeo and Juliet” (2009). One of more than 500 opening nights in HJT history. An hour and a half before curtain, cast members of “Romeo and Juliet” run through a fight scene: left to right, Jeremy Howell ’13, Peter Richards ’10, Erin Terrall ’11 and Yoni Evans ’13. Opening night photos continue below.
Play On!
Harper Joy Theatre celebrates 50 years and so much more
Director Christopher Petit, right, has a final talk about sword safety after a fight rehearsal
Adam Caniparoli ’10 applies makeup in a basement dressing room
Anastasia Higham ’11, “Juliet,” still in her curlers, waits while a lighting cue is set
Alex Cassidy ’10, “Romeo,” runs through a scene as final lighting adjustments take place
While the actors prepare behind the scenes, a crowd gathers in the HJT lobby in anticipation of the opening curtain.
Actors wait for the show to open
Anastasia Higham ’11, left, and Lara Spengler ’10 receive flowers from a classmate in England while prepping in the dressing room. Amanda Arriola ’12 works on Higham’s hair