Kirjahaku

The seven plays to date of Yasmina Reza, one of France's most prominent female playwrights, are popular both in France and abroad. Despite her commercial success, her plays have often been ignored in academic circles, and few scholars have attempted to explore the mechanics of her playwriting. This text seeks to unpack the essentials of Reza's style and to explore each play as a component of Reza's theatrical oeuvre. The result is a fuller understanding of her theatrical poetics and her development as an artist.

This abridged version of the classic play, Cyrano de Bergerac, is appropriate for young audiences. Adapted for a 5-actor cast, with a run-time of approximately 50 minutes, this fast-paced, rhyme-filled play is perfect for classroom use or theatrical production. The text also includes resources for curricular connections and additional context.