Production Photography

Actors perform an energetic scene on stage in a period drama set in a rustic interior with wooden furniture and wall sconces.

THE RAIN MAKER at Lyric Arts | February 2025

CAPTURE THE MAGIC ON STAGE


Working as a marketer for theaters across the Twin Cities for over a decade, I know first hand what makes a stunning production or promotional photo for theatre and dance. Good photos are not just memories of your show, good photography can sell tickets and engage your audience. Let me capture the story you've worked so hard to create.


Molly Jay Photography is pleased to offer educational pricing for K–12 schools. Please contact for theatre production photography pricing.

Theatrical performers act in dramatic scenes on a dimly lit stage with red lighting effects and atmospheric set pieces. Theatre photography.
Three performers on stage in a period-style production with warm lighting and rustic interior set design.
A theatrical performance bathed in red lighting shows performers gathered around in a circle on stage during a dramatic scene.
Dancers perform in dramatic lighting on a dark stage with a blue spotlight creating an ethereal atmosphere. Theatre photography.
Performers stand on a theatrical stage with tall window-like set pieces illuminated in purple and orange lighting. Theatre photography.
Dancers perform an energetic group number with dramatic blue stage lighting in a theatrical production. Theatre photography.
Energetic group dance scene from a theatrical performance with performers in casual urban costumes.
Theatrical performers in the midst of an energetic choreographed dance number on stage with dramatic purple lighting. Theatre photography.
Theater performer in period costume addressing the audience while others sit around the stage.
Dramatic stage performance with performer in vintage dress with arms spread under colored lighting.
Romantic dance scene from a stage performance with performers in period costumes against blue backdrop.
Theatrical performance on a circular stage with urban backdrop and ensemble cast.
Dramatic stage scene with performers in silhouette against red lighting.
Dancers in formation extend arms outward creating symmetrical patterns against vibrant pink stage lighting.
Actor in period costume examining items on an old wooden crate under warm stage lighting.
Stage performers in blue lighting create dramatic silhouettes against a dark backdrop with wooden ladder props.
Dance ensemble performs on stage with flowing costumes in bright theatrical lighting.
Two performers in period costumes sit on stage floor beside wooden poles in dramatic lighting.
Modern dancers perform on a stage with deep blue and red lighting effects.
Dance performance on stage with red backdrop featuring dynamic group choreography.
Expressive dancers perform contemporary piece against black background on theater stage.

THEATER COMPANIES I'VE HAD THE DELIGHT OF WORKING WITH

The Phipps logo appears in bold black text against a white background with Center for the Arts below.
the phipps
center for the arts

Saint Paul, MN

Yellow Tree Theatre logo with tree illustration and text in circular arrangement.
Yellow tree theatre

Osseo, MN

Lakeshore Players Theatre and Hanifl Performing Arts Center logo with blue and green design elements.
LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE

White Bear Lake, MN

Hamline University logo featuring a red block H symbol above the university name in red text.
hamline University

Saint Paul, MN

Anoka High School logo with a maroon tornado mascot design.
ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL THEATER DEPARTMENT

Anoka, MN

Breck School logo featuring a shield crest with crossed arrows in navy blue.
BRECK SCHOOL

Golden Valley, MN

Large blue and gold capital letters 'BRITT ESP' creating a retro-style logo design with Theatre & Dance text.
CONCORDIA University
-ST. PAUL

Saint Paul, MN

LYRIC ARTS

Anoka, MN

Multicolored geometric logo design for Lyric Arts Main Street Stage with horizontal bars in red, orange, yellow, green and blue.
Champlin Park Theatre logo with CP initials in blue above text.
CHAMPLIN PARK THEATRE
Champlin, MN
Black and white logo for Unqualified Theatre with distressed border effect.
Teatro del Pueblo logo featuring night scene with houses, moon, and stars in blue circular design.
[UN]QUALIFIED THEATER

Minneapolis, MN

TEATRO DEL PUEBLO

Saint Paul, MN

Stylized black letters MG with red outline and yellow dots representing theater marquee lights for Musical Theatre logo.
Maple grove senior high school
Maple Grove, MN