CYRANO ON THE MOON

by Monica Cross

[One-Act Drama]
Cyrano de Bergerac wakes up in a lunar afterlife ready for more adventure. Meanwhile, Roxanne, still living within the convent walls, struggles to reconcile her love with Cyrano's legacy. Roxanne sets herself to the task of writing the postmortem adventures of “Cyrano on the Moon” with the help of two Nuns. On the Moon, Cyrano battles the embodiments of vice, compromise, and all of Cyrano's...

[One-Act Drama]
Cyrano de Bergerac wakes up in a lunar afterlife ready for more adventure. Meanwhile, Roxanne, still living within the convent walls, struggles to reconcile her love with Cyrano's legacy. Roxanne sets herself to the task of writing the postmortem adventures of “Cyrano on the Moon” with the help of two Nuns. On the Moon, Cyrano battles the embodiments of vice, compromise, and all of Cyrano's old enemies with the help of his old friend and rival Christian. As scenes shift back and forth between the surface of the Moon and the convent’s small chamber, the two worlds begin to collide, and the three women take turns entering the world of Cyrano's adventures and question him about life and love.

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  • Ramsey Uhter: CYRANO ON THE MOON by Monica Cross
    “

    A gorgeous edition that quite literally ascends our most beloved characters' endings into greatness. It's so refreshing to look over at Roxy and her view of things as well. In this epilogue, the beautiful poetic language is maintained, as is the love, magic, and mystery. Bravo.

    A gorgeous edition that quite literally ascends our most beloved characters' endings into greatness. It's so refreshing to look over at Roxy and her view of things as well. In this epilogue, the beautiful poetic language is maintained, as is the love, magic, and mystery. Bravo.

    ”
  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: CYRANO ON THE MOON by Monica Cross
    “

    A beautiful way to give everyone in the Cyrano story a happy ending, but more importantly, the lessons they may have missed before they passed from this life. This would be a beautiful piece to stage.

    A beautiful way to give everyone in the Cyrano story a happy ending, but more importantly, the lessons they may have missed before they passed from this life. This would be a beautiful piece to stage.

    ”
  • Francis RTM Boyle: CYRANO ON THE MOON by Monica Cross
    “

    Monica Cross understands Cyrano, both the play and the character This play will serve magnificently, not only as a denoument of the Rostand, but also on its own virtues.

    Cross resurrects Cyrano, Roxanne, and Christian, all to ask the questions they might have pondered in their life, and to summon the bravery to seek different paths. Roxanne drafts Cyrano's afterlife, and, ultimately, she could not have created a better one.

    Cross has the trio face the hurts and fears of the former world and they find promise and possibility in the new. Very well done!

    Monica Cross understands Cyrano, both the play and the character This play will serve magnificently, not only as a denoument of the Rostand, but also on its own virtues.

    Cross resurrects Cyrano, Roxanne, and Christian, all to ask the questions they might have pondered in their life, and to summon the bravery to seek different paths. Roxanne drafts Cyrano's afterlife, and, ultimately, she could not have created a better one.

    Cross has the trio face the hurts and fears of the former world and they find promise and possibility in the new. Very well done!

    ”
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Character Information

Casting Note:
I encourage casting directors and producers to look for opportunities for non-traditional casting in this play. Seeking color-conscious and gender-conscious ways to include actors in this story who might not traditionally be thought of for these parts.
  • Cyrano
    A lover, scholar, poet, soldier. A man with a large nose.
    50+
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Roxanne/Cynthia
    An aging widow/the Moon incarnate.
    50+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Christian
    A very attractive soldier who died too young.
    25-35
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Sister Marthe
    The nun who stole a plum.
    35+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Sister Claire
    The nun who stole a look in the mirror... twice.
    35+
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Quarantine Players, 2020
  • Reading, Sarasota Area Playwrights Society, 2016

Production History

  • Fringe, Arcane Arts, Tampa International Fringe Festival, 2017
  • Fringe, Red Dice Collective, Minnesota Fringe Festival, 2018
  • Fringe, Femme Fatale Play Festival, 2020
  • Professional, Whiskey Theatre Factory, 2021
  • Fringe, Arcane Arts, Cincinnati Fringe, 2024