Tianheng Yao
Design Portfolio

Cyrano De Begerac

Summary

This play by Edmond Rostand, is a timeless tale of unrequited love, honor, and wit. The story revolves around Cyrano, a skilled duelist and poet with an exceptionally large nose. Despite his brilliance, he fears that his appearance will hinder his love for Roxane. When she falls for the handsome but less articulate Christian, Cyrano selflessly aids their love through his poetic prowess. The play explores themes of identity, courage, and the enduring power of love, with Cyrano's character embodying both the tragedy of unspoken love and the triumph of selfless devotion.

Production Concept:

Theme: romance

History Background: 1470 War of Roses

Immersive Theater 

Conclusion

We will use extremely restorative scenes, in our original building to build a scene that the audience can interact with, let them follow the protagonist's experience together to experience the tense, romantic story. They can read freely while the main character is writing letters, taste pastries from the bakery, travel to and from Cyrano's wedding with Guiche and Roxane in the third act, and even personally protect Cyrano's mail delivery in the fourth act, and finally experience the protagonist's memories