Community Theatre Company in Anchorage

Started in 1995, the Cyrano Theatre Company is one of the best attractions in Anchorage. It includes the talents of Alaskan locals and was begun as a wholly volunteer organization. It is the perfect experience for those visiting Alaska who prefer indoor entertainment to outdoor adventures. It is also a favorite of many Anchorage area residents throughout the season. The theatre places a strong focus on local theatre talent and they employ actors and theatre professionals from the state. They also work closely with the UAA's theatre department and graduates of the university. Cyranos views itself as a stepping stone from studying theatre to having a professional career in theatre. The staff is dedicated to bringing excellent theatre performances to the residents and visitors of Anchorage. They strive to compensate staff in a way that allows them to focus full-time on their art, and it is the theatre's hope to eventually create an endowment that allows theater professionals to work full-time in Alaskan theatre. This way, the state need not worry about losing talented theatre professionals to higher paying jobs in bigger cities. The theatre was founded by Jerry and Sandy Harper and has received the Governor's Arts Award. Past performances have included American Buffalo, Four Poster, Eleemosynary, Mass Appeal, Glengarry Glen Ross, Oleanna, and Duck Variations.