Date - April 2024
Venue - Flexible Performance Space, LASALLE College of the Arts
Director - Edith Podesta
This graduation performance was the highlight of my student career at LASALLE College of the Arts. Directed by Edith Podesta, we staged Martin Crimp's free adaptation of the classic story of Cyrano de Bergerac. Playing the role of the Comte De Guiche in this story was a real delight and a challenge. Bringing out his malice as well as the innate comedy in him was a delight to work on.
It was a true privilege to be part of this company of actors putting on such a stellar production. A fitting send off for the end of our degree journey.
Photos courtesy of Crispian Chan.
De Guiche aggresively prospects Roxane, in an attempt to sleep with her before going off to war.
De Guiche tries to poach Cyrano to censor and silence him, with the offer of money and sponsorship.
De Guiche calls over reinforcements to arrest Christian for the simple act of marrying Roxane.
De Guiche announces to the cadets that he intends for them to charge the enemy till they're all dead.
When Cyrano is near death, De Guiche is intent on having Roxane back in her apartment to continue her job as a sex worker.
De Guiche in a rare moment of benevolence, admits his mistake and agrees to fight with his cadets.