Cinderella: A Dramatic Adaptation
Characters:
- Cinderella: The kind-hearted protagonist.
- Stepmother: Cinderella's cruel guardian.
- Stepsisters: Two jealous girls, named Anastasia and Drizella.
- Fairy Godmother: A magical figure who helps Cinderella.
- Prince Charming: The handsome prince who falls in love with Cinderella.
- King: The Prince's father, who wishes for his son to marry.
- Royal Messenger: The one who announces the ball.
Setting: A quaint, whimsical kingdom. The stage transitions between Cinderella's home and the royal castle.
ACT 1
Scene 1: Cinderella's Home
(The stage is divided. On one side, Cinderella is seen cleaning while her Stepmother and Stepsisters lounge glamorously.)
Cinderella: (sighs, dusting the furniture) More dust, more chores... Is there no end to this?
Stepmother: (entering, arms crossed) Cinderella! Have you finished cleaning the attic? And remember, no time for daydreaming!
Anastasia: (giggling) You think you can find a prince, Cinderella? Just a dreamer in rags!
Drizella: (mockingly) Yes! Dreams won’t change that filthy apron!
(Cinderella, holding back tears, continues her chores.)
Scene 2: Outside the Royal Castle
(Enter the Royal Messenger, searching for townsfolk.)
Royal Messenger: Hear ye! Hear ye! A grand ball will be held at the castle! The Prince seeks a bride!
(Excited townsfolk gather, but Cinderella remains in the background.)
Cinderella: (to herself) A ball! How glorious... but I’ll never get to go.
Scene 3: Back at Cinderella's Home
(The Stepmother prepares her daughters for the ball.)
Stepmother: You must dazzle the Prince! Nothing less than perfection!
Drizella: Oh, I’ll catch his eye with my gown!
Anastasia: No! I’ll outshine you!
(They exit, leaving Cinderella alone.)
Cinderella: (sobbing) If only I could go...
(The Fairy Godmother appears in a sparkle of light.)
Fairy Godmother: (with a twinkling laugh) Why, my dear, we shall make your dream come true!
(Cinderella gasps as her rags transform into a beautiful gown, and a pumpkin turns into a carriage.)
Fairy Godmother: You must return before the stroke of midnight, or the magic will wane!
(With a wave of her wand, Cinderella hops into the carriage.)
ACT 2
Scene 1: The Royal Ball
(The ballroom is lavishly decorated. The Prince stands center stage, waiting for his guests.)
Prince Charming: (with hope) Where is the lady who will steal my heart tonight?
(Cinderella enters. All eyes turn to her. The Prince is mesmerized.)
Prince Charming: (approaching) You are the most enchanting lady I have ever seen!
Cinderella: (nervously) Thank you, Your Highness...
(They dance gracefully, moving closer, lost in each other.)
Scene 2: A Clock Strikes
(Suddenly, a loud bell chimes. Cinderella gasps.)
Cinderella: I must go!
(She dashes out, accidentally dropping a glass slipper.)
Prince Charming: No! Please come back!
(He picks up the slipper, determination in his eyes.)
ACT 3
Scene 1: The Search Begins
(The Prince and the Royal Messenger visit Cinderella’s home.)
Royal Messenger: Only the lady who fits this slipper can be the Prince’s bride!
(The Stepsisters eagerly try on the slipper to no avail.)
Stepmother: Come on, girls! We must win him over!
Drizella: It must fit, it has to!
(Cinderella quietly observes from the corner.)
Cinderella: May I try?
Stepmother: (shocked) Preposterous! You’re not going!
(Cinderella kneels, slipping her foot into the glass slipper. It fits perfectly.)
Prince Charming: (rushing in) You! You’re the one!
Scene 2: The Reunion
(The Fairy Godmother reappears as Cinderella is whisked away.)
Fairy Godmother: (smiling) Your kindness and courage have brought you this far…
(Prince Charming kneels before Cinderella.)
Prince Charming: Will you be mine, forever?
Cinderella: (tears of joy) Yes! Yes, a thousand times yes!
(The stage transforms into a picturesque wedding scene, filled with music and laughter.)
ACT 4
Scene: The Royal Wedding
(The kingdom gathers to celebrate. King gives a speech.)
King: To love that conquers all! To Cinderella and her Prince!
(Cinderella and Prince Charming share a kiss as fireworks light the stage.)
(Cinderella looks out to the audience.)
Cinderella: (smiling) Remember, dreams can come true, if you believe...
Curtain falls as the cast takes a bow, audience applauds.
THE END