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U of M alumnus Jerre Dye plays Cyrano de Bergerac.

This production of "Cyrano" is a first-time collaboration between the University of Memphis and Theatre Memphis. One of the largest and most ambitious dramatic productions ever produced on the Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage, the cast consists of almost 30 actors. University of Memphis alumnus Jerre Dye plays the title character, Cyrano de Bergerac. U of M student Chris McCollum is Christian de Neuvillette, the suitor conduit, and Claire Hayner the sought after beauty, Roxane. Although the cast includes community veteran actors, Bill Andrews, Barry Fuller, Parker Dinwiddie, James Dale Green, John Rone and Blanche Tosh, the majority of the roles have been cast with U of M theatre students.

Sets and costumes have been designed exclusively for this production by Theatre Memphis resident designers Christopher McCollum and Andre Bruce Ward, and constructed by Theatre Memphis staff and volunteers along with U of M students and staff.

Kathie Brookfield, U of M artist-in-residence costume design technician, was brought to Memphis for this project through a grant from the Jeniam Foundation and an Academic Enrichment grant from the University of Memphis. Brookfield, who is an expert in 17th Century period costumes, has more than 35 years of experience in pattern making, draping, tailoring, and millinery.