Contributed by USC News “Cyrano de Bergerac,” the legendary story of the long–nosed, hero for all seasons, will be the University of South Carolina Theatre SC’s debut production for 2009 – 10 running Sept. 25 – Oct. 4 in Longstreet Theatre.

Anthony Cochrane, a former member of The Royal Shakespeare Company and a veteran stage actor, will play the role of the iconic Cyrano, while the rest of the cast and crew consists entirely of undergraduates. Sophomore Carley Peace of Lexington, SC has composed and will perform original music for the show. Visiting Prof. of Acting Robert Richmond will direct his own adaptation of French poet and dramatist Edmond Rostand’s play, adding that Peace’s demanding role is typically reserved for graduate students.

Show times are 8 pm Friday, Sept. 25, and Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2. Saturday performances – Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, 7 pm with a bonus late–night, half–price showing at 11 pm on the first Saturday. Also, a 3 pm show will take place Oct. 4.

Ticket prices are $16 for the public; $14 for university faculty, staff and the military; $10 for students.