Dress Rehearsal

Act I: (Led by Class #1)

Narr 1: Keen 

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a girl named Cinderella. Her mother taught Cinderella to value kindness above everything else. Sadly, she died, and Cinderella's father married a woman who was not kind like her mother. This woman had two daughters of her own who were both selfish and cruel. Then, saddest of all, Cinderella’s father died, leaving her with only her step-family to care for her. 

Narr 2: Joseph

The stepmother treated Cinderella terribly, forcing her to do all the housework and to wait on her and her daughters hand and foot. Cinderella wore rags and was not allowed to go out or have friends, while her own daughters wore fine clothes and lived in luxury. Nevertheless, Cinderella remained kind and gentle, making dear friends of the birds and the mice.

Sister 1: Zoiya  

(Wait for the video)

Stepmom: Amelia A

Now you get to work you lazy wretch! We’re going to town to get some accessories.

Sister 1: Zoiya

Yeah, lazy face. We’re going to accessorize for the ball.

Sister 2: Sahara

Yeah crazy face. And plus we’re gonna buy stuff!

Stepmom: Amelia A

You girls come on!

(Stepmom and Sisters leave)

Mouse 1: Demetris

Boy are they mean!

Mouse 2: Juniper

How could anybody with a heart be that mean to Cinderella? She’s nicer than anybody I know!

Mouse 3: Roby

Who said they’ve got hearts?! I bet they don’t even have ONE heart between them!

Mouse 4: Lukas

I bet they don’t even have HALF of a heart.

Mouse 2: Juniper

Not even some little bitty heart crumbs.

Mouse 4: Lukas

I remember Cinderella’s mom. She had the biggest heart on the planet. She taught her daughter to be kind.

Cinderella: Rowan

Oh how I miss my mom. She used to say, “meanness is darkness, kindness is light, friends who are faithful forever shine bright.” 

Mouse 1: Demetris

Yep. Cinderella is as kind as they come. She’s a friend to the end!

Mouse 3: Roby

And no matter what those mean old alley cats do, they can’t seem to break her spirit. Cinderella will always be a star to us!

(during the song, the mice bring Cinderella a dress. She hides it behind the risers.)

Act II scene 1: (led by Class #2)

Stepmom: Chancellor

Wretched servant girl! Where are you? We have packages!

Sisters: Madelyn, Lilah

Yeah, we have packages!

Cinderella: Rowan G

Here I am, Mommy dearest. 

Stepmom: Chancellor

Something’s different around here.

Cinderella: Rowan G

It must be you. (pause)  And them.

Stepmom: Chancellor

Hmmph.

Cinderella: Rowan G

Hmmph.

Sisters: Madelyn, Lilah

Hmmph.

Stepmom: Chancellor 

Oh well… Uhhh. You’re working very fast. What’s going on in that sneaky little brain of yours?

(Sister 1 goes back toward the risers, finds the dress that the mice gave Cinderella, and runs back to the mic)

Sister 1: Madelyn

Mama, look at what I found! Cinderella thinks she’s going to the ball!

Sister 2: Lilah

Mama, you’re not gonna let her come with us to the ball are you?

Stepmom: Chancellor

Oh Cinderella has far too much work left to do. But here’s what we’ll do. We’ll take her dress with us to the ball - -   

Step Family: Chancellor, Lilah, Madelyn

IN PIECES!!!

Narrator 3: Adelina

Heartbroken, Cinderella stayed out of sight until her stepmother and stepsisters had gone to the ball. Even though she was very sad, she finished her work quickly. The events of the day, and her whole life, were filling her thoughts.

Cinderella: Clare

Oh, Fairy Godmother, Thank you so much for what you’ve done for me!

FGM: Olive P 

I have only revealed what has been concealed, protected, for just the right time! But there’s something you must know:

(background music & sparkles come in) 

This charm will hide your rags from sight

Until the clock strikes midnight

But once the light of truth has shone

The beauty must then be your own

Cinderella: Clare

I understand, Fairy Godmother. Thank you, friends! Wish me love!

Mice: everyone

Bye Cinderella! We love you!

Narrator 4: Amelia J

The magic of the fairy godmother had provided an exquisite gown and beautiful glass slippers for her feet. But it only transformed Cinderella into her true self.  

Act II scene 2: (still led by Class #2)

King: Makely

Well Son, this is your big night. How do you feel?

Kevin: Liam

I don’t really know what to feel. It seems like everyone I meet wants something. People are selfish! Why should these people be any different?

Queen: Allyson R

There are no perfect people out there. But you need to marry soon, or it will your duty to marry princess Drusilla.

Kevin:  Liam

I know, Mom. But she’s so mean. I don’t think she’s ever had a friend or been a friend. I couldn’t marry her.

King: Makely

Well you will marry her if you don’t find your bride here. We all have sacrifices to make. If you’re going to be a good king, you’d better get used to it.

Kevin: Liam

But how can anybody be a good king without a real trustworthy friend to share the job with? 

Narrator 5: Harlem

Prince Kevin was in a terrible situation. The King and Queen of a close country wanted prince Kevin to marry their daughter. To refuse could mean war. That is, unless he was already married. But he didn't have much time. 

Narrator 6: Teddy

Having grown up in the castle, prince Kevin knew all about selfish, mean people. He wanted someone truly trustworthy and good as his closest friend. 

(sound fx of trumpet fanfare)

Court Heralds: Noah, A.J.

Welcome to the ball. You may enter and greet the royal family.

Stepmom: Chancellor

Your majesties, our humble, devoted family is honored to meet you.   

Sister 1: Madelyn

It’s the PRINCE!

Sister 2: Lilah

I know, isn’t he BEAUTIFUL?!

Sister 1: Madelyn

And rich!

Sister 2: Lilah

That’s what I said!

Stepmom: Chancellor

Come on girls.

Kevin: Liam

Hello. 

Cinderella: Clare

Hello Mr. Prince.

Kevin: Liam

Please, call me Kevin. I - - I don’t think I’ve ever seen you before. I mean, I would remember. Are you new to our kingdom?

Cinderella:  Clare

No, I’ve been here all my life.

Kevin: Liam

What’s your name?

Cinderella: Clare

You can call me … , umm, Star.

Kevin: Liam

Star. That’s a good name for you. You light up the room.  (long pause) 

Usually there’s not much I like about these events … well besides

Both: Liam, Clare

The music.

Kevin: Liam

You love music too?

Cinderella: Clare

Music is the closest thing to heaven on earth! 

Kevin: Liam

Come tell me about it.

Narrator 7: Henley

Cinderella talked and danced with Kevin for hours. Her step-family didn't recognize her. Cinderella was the loveliest person at the party.

Narrator 8: Lyle

Just as prince Kevin was becoming convinced that he had found someone truly good, the clock began to strike midnight. 

Cinderella: Clare 

(clock chime sound fx.)

OH No! I have to go!

Narrator 8: Lyle

Cinderella bolted toward the door, remembering the fairy-godmother’s warning. 

Kevin: Liam

Wait! How will I find you?

Narrator 8: Lyle

As she ran down the stairs of the palace, one of her glass slippers came off. The prince ran after her, but he was not fast enough. All he found was her crystal shoe.

Act III    scene 1  (led by Class #3)

Guard 1: Sam

Sire, we have asked everyone we know around the castle. No one has heard of this girl. 

Kevin: Edward

She said she’s been here in our kingdom her whole life. Why would she lie about that? 

Guard 2: Nala

She was beautiful inside and out, Prince. I don’t think she would lie to you. There must be a reason we haven’t found her.   (pause while all three think)  

By the way - you look different.

Kevin: Edward

I feel different. 

(Pause. Kevin holds up the shoe) 

This is such a special shoe.

Guard 1: Sam

Maybe we should go to every house until we find the one that fits it.

Kevin: Edward

Hey, I like the sound of that. If the shoe fits, my search is over.

Narrator 9: Savannah

Prince Kevin and his soldiers began to travel through the kingdom searching for the girl who could fit the glass slipper.

(Kevin, Guard 1 and Guard 2 will go out into the audience. Guard 1 will hold the shoe and Guard 2 will approach audience members with the cordless mic.) 

Guard 2: Nala

Greeting lovely citizen. Can you fit this shoe?

(Guard 1 will bend down, then stand back up and say)

Guard 1: Sam

Nope. It doesn’t fit. Let’s move on. 

(The prince’s team will approach 3 different people in the front part of the audience. Once they are back in place, Narrator 10 will speak. The prince’s team will remain in the audience, closer to the stage.)

Narrator 10: Lucas G

After many days of searching they still had not found her. Prince Kevin had to go home soon and marry princess Drusilla the mean. He came to the last house on his list. 

Stepmom: Quincy

Girls, girls! Come, come! The prince and his royal guards are coming up to our doorstep!

Sister 1: Olivia M

It’s the prince! He’s here for ME! I knew he’d come around!

Sister 2: Iris S

He’s not here for you, doe doe bird! He’s here for ME!

(The team comes back to the mic area as if coming up to their house.)

Stepmom: Quincy

Welcome to my home, prince! Please come in!

Guard 2: Nala

Greetings lovely citizen, can you fit this shoe? 

Sister 1: Olivia M 

I can fit that shoe!! If I have to cut some toes - 

Sister 2: Iris S

Move outta the way!! Your knobbly toes got no business near that shoe! That’s MY SHOE!

(The guard tries the shoe on both of the sisters. Neither fits.)

Kevin: Edward

Is there anyone else here?

Stepmom: Quincy

No your highness. It’s just us three lovely citizens.

Kevin: Edward

I thought I heard something upstairs.

Stepmom: Quincy

That’s just a bunch of pesky mice and birds. No one else. Just us three. Sorry we couldn’t help you. Come on girls.

Kevin: Edward

I guess that's it. It’s getting dark. There’s no way to find her now. And I’m out of time.

Narrator 11: Mila C (from Peterson's group)

Prince Kevin and the guards were about to move on when he noticed a glow from the attic window. He climbed up the vines on the side of the house to see what it was. 

Narrator 12: Van

He pushed the window open, climbed down into the room, and immediately recognized the beautiful person there. 

Kevin: Edward

I’ve been looking for you all throughout the kingdom.

Cinderella: Charlotte

I’ve been locked in this attic. I knew somehow though, that you would find me.

Kevin: Edward

Now I wonder what will happen when you put your foot in this shoe?

Narrator 12: Van

Cinderella slipped her foot into the glass slipper and the magic began again. There were sparkles and shimmers and flashes of light. But when it was over, nothing had changed. 

(The magic disappears and Cinderella is in the same clothes)  

Cinderella: Charlotte

Well, I guess you’re going to have to accept me just the way I am.

Kevin: Edward

I can see that you are the same person you were at my castle. That’s exactly who I was looking for. 

Narrator 12: Van

Prince Kevin and Cinderella lived happily ever after.