There’s no applause left in J Theatre.
This summer, as demolition crews raze Building J, they’re taking down more than just brick and concrete – they’re dismantling a stage that helped launch careers, sparked lifelong friendships and turned student dreams into standing ovations. It’s where Jay Leno cracked jokes, Adam West shared stories and Buddy Guy made a memorable entrance. Click here to read more.
Donate to The Mary Jo Willis Theatre Fund
Named after Mary Jo Willis, the founder of our theatre department who also generously donated funds to become our first angel, we have created the Willis Angel Fund to help support the work of our theatre department.
With your generous contributions, we can ensure that aspiring Harper College students and community member have the resources they need to bring their creative visions to life on stage creating unforgettable musical performances that impact our community.
Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference. Join us in empowering the next generation of theatre artists and preserving the magic of live performance for years to come here at Harper College.Â
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OUR ENSEMBLE ISN'T COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU
Be an angel to our college theatre department. Support the Mary Jo Willis Theatre Angel Fund today.Â
For the first time ever, D214 Arts Unlimited collaborated with Harper College to host their Drama Day event for theater and drama students. Students had the opportunity to attend a variety of workshops, including stage combat, musical theater, acting for the camera and more. This event provided students with an opportunity to learn and collaborate with theater students from other schools.
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