Cyrano images

I can't say how much I enjoyed this project. The script simply has no peer among English translations of Rostand. (I should say that many community theaters will balk at the length, to say nothing of the size of the lead part. Some directors will think, for example, that the show might flow better if the script were cut by, say, 32 percent. It's all good, but playgoers and performers these days have genuine difficulty with a three-and-a-half-hour play. Just an aside.)

 

You may have been linked to this page when looking for a Cyrano script. As you can see over at the left, I favor the translation by Anthony Burgess, which you can order from Applause Publishing. It's listed under "Plays, Classic." If that doesn't suit you or if you like to compare before you select a version, start from my script links page and work through the list of publishers, or consult any bookseller. There are a couple of dozen English-language Cyranose.

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Model of the set A dress rehearsal photo The principals
Rick created a versatile, effective set design. Here's a photo from a dress rehearsal. The principals looked grand, especially Cyrano's honker.
 
The Gascons Cast and crew portrait  
The Gascons had to learn some new language. The show involved an enormous cast and crew.  
 
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Ben Teague
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Ben's face

Cyrano de Bergerac

Nov. 19, Year 4
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