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Cinderella Script - Scenes 3 and 4
SCENE #3 AFTERNOON IN THE VILLAGE (A soloist begins the next song. The curtain opens after the first verse to reveal the park in the center of town. All kinds of activities are going on - artists are painting pictures, dresses are being sewn, flower arrangements are being made, bakers are kneading dough, etc.) Song 3 - Heart of a Princess There is a princess living in the valley She doesn’t even know her name The whole town calls her Cinderella for her work as a servant girl cleaning fireplaces And you and I, we might not have seen it You and I, we might not have known She was a servant girl living in the valley Serving all with the heart of a princess She has the heart The heart of a princess girl (Curtain opens) Everyone knows there’s a reason for the story Even if the reasons are unknown Living life without father or mother she was raised as a servant girl never knowing she was Born the child of royal inheritance Born the child of royal degree She was a servant girl living in the valley Serving all with the heart of a princess She has the heart The heart of a princess girl And by, all the years went by Never knowing why - it was hers to be the Child without father or mother Walking down the road With a bucket for water And a rag on the end of a pole (Song stops... dialogue begins as Cinderella enters... the villagers speak with her as she moves across the stage... then the song continues.) Aiyana - Voice in the Village Hi, Cinderella. How are you today? Cinderella Quite well, thank you. Aiyana We’ll be seeing you later? Cinderella Your house is number four on my list. Aiyana I’ll leave some of your favorite cookies on the counter. Cinderella Thank you. Leila - Voice in the Village You’re stopping by our place too, right? Cinderella I’ll be there. Leila Darby and Schmootz will be waiting. You know, if I let them off their leashes, they’d go home with you. Cinderella That may be true. Darren - Young Boy in the Village Hi, Cinderella. Are you coming to my house? Cinderella Yes, I am. Darren Will you have time to play? Cinderella We’ll see. I have two extra houses today. Maybe if I work fast. I better run, okay? Darren Bye, Cinderella. See you later! There is a princess living in the valley She doesn’t even know her name The whole town calls her Cinderella for her work as a servant girl cleaning fireplaces And you and I, we might not have seen it You and I, we might not have known She was a servant girl living in the valley Serving all with the heart of a princess She has the heart The heart of a princess girl She has the heart The heart of a princess girl (Mr. Pops enters. The villagers gather around.) Kaelyn - Voice in the Village Hey, Mr. Pops is here. Villagers (Mr. Pops!) (All right!) (Yeah!) Braxton - Voice in the Village Mr. Pops, what you got today? Gwennan - Voice in the Village Something to teach us? Mr. Pops I sure do. What would you like? History? Geography? Or... the way stuff goes. Villagers (The way stuff goes!) (The way stuff goes!) Mr. Pops Okay. Everyone in? Villagers (Yeah, we’re in.) (Count on us.) Song 4 - The Way Stuff Goes Mr. Pops The sun goes up and down The moon goes up and down From the east to the west of town You may as well write it down A bunch of stuff goes up and down “Your turn.” Villagers The sun goes up and down The moon goes up and down From the east to the west of town You may as well write it down A bunch of stuff goes up and down “Let’s try it.” (Tap dancing, beach balls being tossed, etc.) Mr. Pops and Villagers The saw goes back and forth The needle goes back and forth The clock swings back and forth The geese fly south then north A bunch of stuff goes back and forth “Let’s try it.” (Tug of war, and gymnasts going back and forth...) Mr. Pops And oh, doesn’t it make your mind kind of go split-fancy over the hill , start dancing You could be one of the happiest people of all And oh, doesn’t it make your feet go rumble-a-toe-tapping don’t want to be caught napping You can sing it winter, spring, summer and fall Winter, spring, summer and fall - hey! Winter, spring, summer and fall... Mr. Pops (and Villagers answering) Ah, time for a little rest, hey? Strike up the band! The spinning wheel goes round - “Yeah” The wagon wheel goes round - “Yeah” The hands on the clock go round - “Yeah” I’ll tell you what I’ve found - “You tell us” A bunch of stuff goes round and round “We already knew that.” Mr. Pops and Villagers So this is what we found A bunch of stuff goes round and round A bunch of stuff goes back and forth A bunch of stuff goes up and down It isn’t hard to show - and we think Everyone should know That’s the way - that’s the way That’s the way stuff goes Round and round, back and forth, a bunch of stuff goes up__ (yeah)... and__ (yo)... down______ Hey! (All leave except Mr. Pops and two villagers.) Basil - Voice in the Village Mr. Pops, how do you know so many things? Mr. Pops Oh, I’ve had a good education. Basil Will you come tomorrow? I enjoy school in the park. Mr. Pops That’s good. I like teaching. Amethyst - Voice in the Village Is it true you’re a tutor for the prince? Mr. Pops Where did you hear that? Amethyst Oh, around. Do you really know the prince? Mr. Pops I suppose I do. Amethyst Will you do something? Will you tell the prince I said hi? Basil For me, too. Mr. Pops I’d be glad to. I’m sure he’ll appreciate it. Basil and Amethyst Thank you. See you tomorrow. Mr. Pops Bye. (The two villagers leave and Cinderella comes back across the stage, walking home.) Mr. Pops Hello. I don’t think I’ve met you. Cinderella I’m Cinderella. Mr. Pops My name is Mr. Pops. I teach in the park every afternoon. If you’d like to be part of our class, you’re invited. Cinderella I would love to, but I clean fireplaces, and then I go home to prepare dinner. Mr. Pops Oh, I see. Well, can you read? Cinderella Yes. I learned by reading recipes. Mr. Pops Suppose I bring you a book? You may read it, and when you’re finished, I’ll bring another one. Cinderella You have books? Mr. Pops I have a whole collection. What would you like? History? Geography? Cinderella I’ll try history, I guess. Mr. Pops Then I’ll bring one of my favorite history books to this park an hour before sunset? Can you come then? Cinderella If I can get away. I’ll try. I gotta run now, or I’ll be late. Mr. Pops Okay, hope to see you later. Cinderella. Bye. (Cinderella leaves. Marcello, the Head Guard enters.) Marcello Mr. Pops? The prince has requested to see you in the castle. Mr. Pops It’s okay, Marcello, no one’s around. What is it really? Marcello Your mother, the queen, sent me to tell you dinner is almost ready... and... it’s your favorite! Both Pigs in a Blanket! Woohoo! (clap) Mr. Pops But I’m coming back an hour before sunset. Marcello What’s up? Mr. Pops I met a new student. She’s busy every afternoon, but she’ll read a book if I bring one. Marcello Well, if anyone has books, it would be you. I’ll come too if you like. Mr. Pops Sure, that would be great. But now... Both It’s dinner time - (clap). (Curtain closes as they walk offstage.)	SCENE #4 DINNER AND THE GUEST (This scene begins with a closed curtain. Cinderella is preparing the evening meal in the kitchen. Renata enters, carrying flowers.) Renata Hey, Cinderella, where’s my mother? Cinderella She hasn’t come down yet. Renata Take these and put them in a vase. Cinderella They’re very pretty. Renata Well, they’re not yours. Cinderella Whose are they? Renata No one’s. They were left over; that’s all. (Cinderella takes the flowers. Renata leaves. Elsa enters.) Elsa Where’s Renata? Cinderella She went upstairs, looking for your mother. Elsa Uh, flowers again. I hate ‘em. (Elsa turns to go, but as she is leaving, Nona and Renata enter. The conversation begins in the kitchen, but soon the curtain opens and they move into the dining room.) Madame Greadmore Dinnertime, dinnertime... best hour of the day. The sun still up, the work of the day done, and I get to find out what’s happening in the lives of my two treasures. Elsa Mother, you’re treating us like little kids again. Madame Greadmore You were once, you know. Elsa Not any more. Besides, there’s nothing to tell. Another boring afternoon. B - double O - triple O - boooring. Madame Greadmore Elsa, your storytelling is enchanting. And you, Renata? I see you didn’t sell all the flowers. Elsa (holding her nose) I sure wish you had. Renata Well, it was a boring day, but then, just before closing, a lady I’ve never seen walked over to our part of the market (A knock is heard at the door.) Madame Greadmore Now who is that? Don’t people know not to come visiting at dinner? Cinderella, answer the door and tell whoever it is to come another time. (Cinderella goes to answer the door.) Elsa Knowing Cinderella, she’ll probably invite them in. Madame Greadmore Don’t invite them in. (While Renata is speaking, Cinderella acts out the part of meeting the person, looking over her shoulder as if unsure of what to do, then welcomes the guest in.) Renata Anyway, I was saying, it was a slow afternoon. Then a lady came in, and I knew she was high society. She’s staying in a house across the park, and she asked about help cleaning. I told her of Cinderella and -... oh, she’s here. Madame Greadmore What? Oh, pardon me, Ma’am. I nearly always answer the door myself, but... my servant girl ran ahead. I don’t think we’ve met. Governess Duvanne My name is Governess Duvanne. Madame Greadmore I’m Nona. These are my daughters, Elsa and Renata. Governess Duvanne I met Renata this afternoon. She sold me a fine bouquet of flowers. Elsa (holding her nose) Hope you like ‘em. Madame Greadmore Well, isn’t this a treat? Come sit down. Have you had your dinner yet? Governess Duvanne Yes, thank you, I have. Mrs. Greadmore Some dessert, then? You’ll stay a few minutes, won’t you? Governess Duvanne I have a few moments. Madame Greadmore Then it’s all settled. Have you met Elsa in your travels through town? She works in the Dress Shop. Governess Duvanne I haven’t been in the Dress Shop yet, but when I need a dress made, I’ll visit. Elsa We have many fine fabrics. I’m sure you’ll find something you like. Madame Greadmore So, Governess Duvanne, what brings you here? Governess Duvanne I’m staying for a short time in a house across the park. I need a little help cleaning, and I thought you might advise me. Madame Greadmore We can do more than that. Cinderella, come here, child. This is my servant girl. She cleans fireplaces all around the village. I’m sure we can arrange something. Governess Duvanne You’re Cinderella? Cinderella Yes, Ma’am. Governess Duvanne When you finish at the other houses, would you come by my place on your way home? Cinderella Yes, Ma’am. I’d be happy to. Madame Greadmore Then it’s all settled... except for the cost... we haven’t discussed that. Governess Duvanne Oh, I’m not worried about the cost. Madame Greadmore I didn’t think so. Cinderella will do a fine job for you, won’t you, dear? Governess Duvanne I’m sure she will. I must leave now. Dessert was very good. Thank you for your kindness. Cinderella, I’ll see you tomorrow afternoon, all right? Cinderella Yes, Ma’am. (Madame Greadmore walks Governess Duvanne to the door.) Madame Greadmore May I walk you to the door? We’re especially pleased to make your acquaintance, Governess. You may stop by whenever. Governess Duvanne Thank you. (Governess Duvanne leaves. Madame Greadmore walks back to the table.) Madame Greadmore Well, isn’t this a fine turn of events. Miss “I Got Money To Burn” arrives, buys flowers from my very own Renata, promises to get a dress made from my court jester, Elsa... Elsa Thanks, Mom. Madame Greadmore ...and gives Cinderella some more work... not caring about the cost. What a day! Think I’ll go for a stroll down “Wealth Be Mine Avenue.” Come, Renata. Come, Elsa. We’re going for a walk. Renata Do we have a choice? Madame Greadmore I said “We’re going.” Elsa Then... I won’t waste any time deciding. Lead on, oh greedy one. Madame Greadmore Elsa, show some respect. I’m your Mother. Elsa Don’t I know it! (The three leave. Cinderella is beginning to clean up when The Mouse Gang tumbles in.) Somerset Brie - Mouse Queen Cinderella, we’re here, and we’re ready to help! Anything we can do? Cinderella Oh, thank you, Somerset. I could use some help tonight. Somerset Brie - Mouse Queen Busy day? Cinderella Yes, two more houses now. Somerset Brie - Mouse Queen Vladimir told me. Cinderella But a good thing happened too. A teacher named Mr. Pops is letting me borrow a history book. He’s bringing it to the park an hour before sunset. Somerset Brie - Mouse Queen An hour before sunset? Child, you better get going. We’ll stay and clean up. What do you say, Gang? Mouse Gang Your wish (salute) is our command. Somerset Brie - Mouse Queen See? We’ve got it covered. Cinderella Thank you. You have no idea how much this means. Somerset Brie - Mouse Queen Vladimir, you go along, and take good care of her. Vladimir Your wish (salute) is my command. (Vladimir and Cinderella leave. The Mouse Gang gets to work cleaning the kitchen.) Song 5 - Many Thousand Hours Many thousand hours in the kitchen and counting That’s how she spends her years No one else in the kitchen to notice her accomplishments Or once in a while a tear Many thousand hours till there’s no use in counting The minutes come and go At a steady pace first the months then the years go by Neither fast nor slow Cinderella, we can’t do everything But we can save you a minute here and there Run along and have a good time We’ll do the work around here Taken all at once who could ever accomplish it One job at a time it flows Each day unmistakably like the one just before it And on and on it goes Walk over to the cupboard and back Bring the bowls out, bring them back Pull the plates out, put them back Hang the cups up on the rack Work a day, work a day, no slack Work a day, work a day, work! Cinderella, we don’t know everything But we know you have a job that never ends Run along and have a good time You have a Mouse Gang for friends Many thousand hours in the kitchen and counting That’s how she spends her years No one else in the kitchen to notice her accomplishments Or once in a while a tear (Curtain closes.)