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Cyrano de Bergerac

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This play is the story of an accomplished soldier and poet who believes his darling Roxane can never love him because of his humongous nose. He therefore undertakes the task of helping a handsome, but not very intelligent gentleman win her love, while he lives vicariously by writing love letters for him.

Since Cyrano de Bergerac was originally written in rhyme, this adaptation of the play is also told in rhyming couplets. Therefore, it is slightly more difficult than some of the other plays in this collection, but it is highly entertaining, lots of fun and definitely worth the challenge!

Suggested cast of 15-25 members.

By Edmond Rostand
Adapted by Carmella Gates

Setting: France in the mid-1600’s

Cast of Characters:

Cyrano de Bergerac, poet and soldier with a large nose
Roxane, the woman Cyrano loves
Christian de Neuvillette, handsome, but unintelligent man who also loves Roxane
Le Bret, a soldier and Cyrano’s friend
Ragueneau, a baker and Cyrano’s friend
Count de Guiche, also loves Roxane
Ligniere, Christian’s friend
De Valvert, a nobleman who antagonizes Cyrano
Montfleury, bad actor disliked by Cyrano
Bore
Theatre owner
First Marquis
Second Marquis
Serving girl
Two doorkeepers
Pickpocket
Burgher
Burgher’s son
Roxane’s servant
Priest
Several Soldiers
Other people at the theatre

This play is the story of an accomplished soldier and poet who believes his darling Roxane can never love him because of his humongous nose. He therefore undertakes the task of helping a handsome, but not very intelligent gentleman win her love, while he lives vicariously by writing love letters for him.

Since Cyrano de Bergerac was originally written in rhyme, this adaptation of the play is also told in rhyming couplets. Therefore, it is slightly more difficult than some of the other plays in this collection, but it is highly entertaining, lots of fun and definitely worth the challenge!

Suggested cast of 15-25 members.

By Edmond Rostand
Adapted by Carmella Gates

Setting: France in the mid-1600’s

Cast of Characters:

Cyrano de Bergerac, poet and soldier with a large nose
Roxane, the woman Cyrano loves
Christian de Neuvillette, handsome, but unintelligent man who also loves Roxane
Le Bret, a soldier and Cyrano’s friend
Ragueneau, a baker and Cyrano’s friend
Count de Guiche, also loves Roxane
Ligniere, Christian’s friend
De Valvert, a nobleman who antagonizes Cyrano
Montfleury, bad actor disliked by Cyrano
Bore
Theatre owner
First Marquis
Second Marquis
Serving girl
Two doorkeepers
Pickpocket
Burgher
Burgher’s son
Roxane’s servant
Priest
Several Soldiers
Other people at the theatre

Script Preview

Christian: Roxane summons me to visit her at her house.I must tell her the truth. I feel like a louse.I will no longer borrow your beautiful words. I will speak for myself. My own words will be heard.

Cyrano: But, Christian, I do not think that is very wise.

Roxane stands at the balcony. Cyrano hides behind the tree so Roxane can’t see him, but the audience can.

Christian: Here she is now. She is in for a big surprise.

Roxane: Christian, my love, are you in the garden below?

Christian: Yes I’m here, Roxane, uh…my dear. Uh…I don’t know… Christian and Cyrano whisper loudly. What to say to her. Help! I need you, Cyrano. I can’t find the words to tell her I love her so.

Cyrano: Of course you can, monsieur. I will not interfere.

Christian: I am such a blockhead, and I’m so filled with fear.

Roxane: Please speak louder, Christian. I cannot hear your voice.

Cyrano whispers to Christian.

Cyrano: Say, “When I hear your voice, my heart does rejoice!”

Christian aloud to Roxane.

Cyrano whispers to Christian.

Christian: Say, when I hear your voice, my heart does rejoice.

Cyrano winces and hits himself on the head with his palm at Christian’s stupidity.

Roxane: My love, what a wonderful thing for you to say.

Cyrano whispers and Christian speaks aloud to Roxane.

Cyrano: You mean more than the angels in heaven above.

Christian: You mean more than the angels in heaven above.

Roxane: That’s lovely, but now please speak to me of your love.

Christian blurts out with waiting for Cyrano to tell him what to say.

Christian: Roxane, I love you…

Roxane: Is that the best you can do?

Christian: Uh…how about I love you very, very much.

Roxane: Well, that’s nice. But what happened to the poet’s touch?

Cyrano starts walking around in circles, frustrated and trying to think of what to say. Cyrano steps out from behind the tree, and speaks to Roxane.

Cyrano: Cupid has filled my heart. Your love fills up my soul. And loving you forever is my only goal.

Roxane: Come out of the shadow, so I can see your face. Your voice sounds different when you speak from that place.

Cyrano: Oh, it is just the night air that makes me sound hoarse, But it’s still me saying sweet words to you, of course I can’t come out, sweet, until you fill my life, By saying that you love me and will be my wife.

Roxane: Your wife! Oh, yes dear. It’s you I want to marry. We’ll wed now before the war. We must not tarry.

Cyrano: I’ll get the priest, and you must look your very best.

Cyrano pulls a priest from one side of the tree, and a tailor with a nice jacket and hat from the other side of the tree. Christian quickly dresses. Roxane enters below the balcony, stage left, followed by her servant.

Cyrano: Here’s Roxane, so lovely in a white veil and dress.