 Cyrano de Bergerac
By Edmond Rostand
Adaptation by Brian Hooker
Directed by Gregory Boyd
October 8 - November 2, 2008
Cyrano de Bergerac opens the 2008-2009 Seasonat Alley Theatre. The soulful poet/philosopher and dazzling swordsman Cyrano, falls for the lovely Roxane, but ashamed of his large nose, Cyrano is unable to woo her. Instead, when he learns that Roxane loves the handsome but inarticulate Christian, Cyrano writes love letters to Roxane on Christian's behalf. She falls deeply in love with the author of the letters, unaware that Cyrano penned them. The adventure/romance is one of the greatest plays of world theatre. Recommended for general audiences...
The cast of Cyrano de Bergerac includes Jeffrey Bean as Cyrano de Bergerac, Elizabeth Heflin as Roxane, John Tyson as Ragueneau, James Black as Le Bret, Todd Waite as De Guiche, Justin Doran as Christian and Josie de Guzman as The Duenna in a cast of 25.
Cyrano de Bergerac, An Heroic Comedy by Edmond Rostand, adaptation by Brian Hooker and directed by Gregory Boyd begins Friday, October 8 (Note New Date) and runs through Sunday, November 2 on the Hubbard Stage.
Cyrano de Bergerac is generously sponsored by Lead Sponsor Cameron and Supporting Sponsor, PricewaterhouseCoopers. Alley Theatre is supported by the 2008-2009 season sponsor Continental Airlines, the official airline of the Alley Theatre.
The cast of Cyrano de Bergerac features Alley Theatre Resident Company Actors Jeffrey Bean as Cyrano de Bergerac, James Belcher as Ligniere, James Black as Le Bret, Elizabeth Bunch as The Orange Girl, Justin Doran as Christian, Bettye Fitzpatrick as Mother Marguerite, Elizabeth Heflin as Roxane, Paul Hope as Montfleury, Chris Hutchison as Valvert, Philip Lehl as Marquis 2,Emily Neves as Sister Claire, Melissa Pritchett as Lise, David Rainey as Cuigy, John Tyson as Ragueneau, and Todd Waite as De Guiche.
The design team of Cyrano de Bergerac includes Scenic Design by Hugh Landwehr (Alley's Journey's End, Arsenic and Old Lace, Doubt, Witness for the Prosecution), Costume Design by Alejo Vietti (Alley's Agatha Christie's The Unexpected Guest, Othello, The Scene), Lighting Design by Rui Rita (Alley's A Christmas Carol, To Kill a Mockingbird, Black Comedy), Music Composition and Sound Design by Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen (Alley's Twelfth Night, Topdog Underdog, Sherlock Holmes), Fight Direction by Brian Byrnes (Alley's Othello, The Pillowman , Deathtrap) and Dramaturg Mark Bly (Alley Theatre Senior Dramaturg and Director of New Play Development).
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
MIX & MINGLE
Thursday, October 9
The Dive Lounge at the Downtown Aquarium (410 Bagby St)
Mix & Mingle is a pre-show mixer that offers food, fun and fabulous new friends. To buy a ticket, please contact the box office at 713.220.5700. For more information about Mix and Mingle, visit www.alleytheatre.org
ACTOUT
Thursday, October 16
Houston's premiere theatre group for gay and lesbian theatre fans and their friends celebrate the Alley Theatre's production of Cyrano de Bergerac. To find out more visit www.alleytheatre.org. For tickets call 713.220.5700 and mention "ActOUT."
TALKBACK
Saturday, October 11, 2:30 PM
Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 PM
Members of the cast return to the stage following the 7:30 PM performance to take questions from the audience. TalkBacks are led by a member of the Alley Artistic Staff.
PAGES & STAGES
Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 PM
Alley Theatre has partnered with the Houston Public Library to create this pre-curtain event for each Hubbard Stage production. Patrons will read and discuss Restorationby Rose Tremain. Please call Lizz Eynatten at 713.315.5404, or visit www.alleytheatre.org for details.
CAPTIONED AND AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Saturday, November 1, 2:30 PM
The Alley Theatre is pleased to offer open captioning and audio description for many of our productions throughout the season. To reserve seats in designated sections, patrons should call the box office at 713.220.5700 to order tickets to this performance. Sponsored by National Oilwell Varco.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets start at $21. Tickets to Cyrano de Bergerac are available for purchase at www.alleytheatre.org , at the Alley Theatre Box Office, 615 Texas Avenue, or by calling 713.220.5700. Groups of 10 or more can receive special concierge services and select discounts by calling 713.315.3346. The added convenience of reservations by phone or internet is available for a nominal fee. Please note we will be performing student matinees October 28 - October 30. For more information on student matinees call 713.315.3346.
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