Harper Joy Theater presents Evgeny Schwartz’ The Dragon, a darkly funny political satire disguised as a fairytale. Terrorized by a wicked dragon, a town gets a chance for freedom with the arrival of Sir Lancelot. On the surface, what looks like a fantastical world filled with shadow puppets, talking cats, and live music reveals itself to be a timely exploration of autocracy and its corrupting effects on the human soul. The Dragon is a hilarious and scorching satire of authoritarianism and the mechanisms it uses to control people. Appropriate for all ages.

Welcome to Harper Joy Theatre, located on the scenic Whitman College campus. Our historic theater has been home to student performances for over 60 years, with countless musicals, mysteries, and comedies captivating audiences to the last curtain call. Our two performance spaces, the 310-seat Alexander Stage and 100-seat Freimann Studio Theatre, provide an intimate and immersive setting for these incredible productions. Come experience the talent and passion of Whitman College students as they continue to make their mark on our stage.