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Cyrano
Apr 07 - May 07, 2023
Post Show Discussions on Friday, April 14 Tuesday, April 18 Wednesday, April 26 Thursday, May 4
510/843-4822
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Aurora Artistic Director Josh Costello adapts the classic tale for the intimacy of Aurora’s stage. Cyrano, the famed poet-soldier, loves Roxane, but has one fear: to be mocked by a lady for his enormous nose. Young Christian has a pretty face but lacks the wit to woo. Cyrano’s words and Christian’s looks combine to form a hero of romance – but does Roxane fall in love with Christian’s face or with Cyrano’s soul? This story of unrequited love, sacrifice, friendship, and poetry all at a time of war is brought into new focus in this world premiere five-actor adaptation.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
Who doesn’t love Cyrano de Bergerac, the big-nosed, heroic soldier who’s hopelessly in love with his cousin Roxane? In French playwright Edmond Rostand’s perennial favorite from 1897, Cyrano woos his love through poetry—but invisibly, lending his words to the dashing but tongue-tied Christian, who uses them to capture her heart. Aurora Theatre’s Josh Costello directs this brand-new adaptation for five actors.
Jean Schiffman
Contributing Writer, Theater
Aurora Theatre Company