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1 THIS IS NOT A FREE SCRIPT! This script sample is provided for personal reading and evaluation purposes only. Before you give any public reading or performance of this play, you must purchase a licensed copy of the script from The purchase price includes the rights to photocopy the script and perform the play. Why Should I Pay You? I (George Halitzka) am a freelance writer and theatre artist that s how I pay the rent. I depend on earning an income from my creative work. Besides, the law requires that you must have the author s permission to use his/ her writings. (Trust me I m far too nice of a guy to rip off.) When Do I Owe You Money? If you read over this script and it doesn t fit your needs, you owe me nothing! However, if you choose to perform it, whether or not admission is charged, then you owe me a few bucks. What Does the Purchase Price Get Me? In short, you get the rights to perform the script as many times as you would like within the context of one school, church, or nonprofit organization. You may also make as many photocopies as necessary for production purposes (e.g., to distribute to your actors). The fine print follows. BY PURCHASING THIS SCRIPT, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, CONTACT THE AUTHOR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF YOUR PURCHASE AT GEORGE@DRAMABYGEORGE.COM TO REQUEST A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, AND DESTROY ALL COPIES OF THE SCRIPT IN YOUR POSSESION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED UNDER THE PRECEDING, ALL SALES ARE FINAL NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. As the original purchaser of this script, you are granted a non-exclusive license to use it in the context of one local nonprofit organization, church, or educational institution, for the purpose of live amateur performance only. There is no limit on the number of performances you may give; however, this license is nontransferable. Please do not share copies of the script with anyone outside of your organization. Copying or transmitting the script, in paper or electronic form, is permitted only for production purposes (e.g., you can give copies to actors, directors, and technicians involved in the production). You re welcome to make one video or audio recording of your live performance(s) for archival/ critique purposes. Excepting that single recording, it is unlawful to record, duplicate, or transmit your live performance in any form or by any means, including via the internet. These license terms explicitly do not apply to professional performances (with paid actors) or touring groups (which perform in more than one venue), who must contact the author at george@dramabygeorge.com for information on royalties due. Script copyright 2011 by George Halitzka. All rights reserved. How Do I Send the Money? Visit to pay securely with a major credit card. If you have any questions or prefer to pay by check, please see the fine print below or contact the author at george@dramabygeorge.com. Thanks for your interest in scripts by George Halitzka! To purchase this script, visit where you may pay securely with a major credit card using Paypal. You will be able to download a PDF script (which you may photocopy for production purposes) immediately after payment. If you prefer to pay by check, mail your payment (in the form of a check or money order denominated in United States dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank) to George Halitzka, 1236 Lexington Road # 102, Louisville, KY Your script will be sent via after we receive your check. Please contact the playwright at george@dramabygeorge.com with any questions, or if you need to pay using an international cheque. (There is a surcharge for cheques drawn on non-u.s. banks.) Performance rights are not granted until we acknowledge receipt of your payment.

2 THE PRINCE By George Halitzka The Frog Prince 2

3 CAST OF CHARACTERS, who lives on a lily pad outside the palace, a snobby teenager, father to the princess SETTING The Royal Palace and a nearby pond on a warm summer day. DEDICATION This one is for Joie she knows why. The Frog Prince 3

4 THE PRINCE (The enters, speaking into his cell phone.) Hi, I d like to order a large pizza for delivery.... Two toppings? Flies and spiders, please.... Yeah, this is Rupert J. Bullfrogg, second lily pad from the corner of... Whattayamean, you only serve my kind on a plate? Frog legs are murder, lady! (He angrily flips his phone shut. The enters carrying a ball and wearing a tiara. When she sees the, she immediately begins complaining.) Eewwww... I m telling Daddy there s a nasty frog in my pond again! Hey, what have I ever done to you? You re disgusting! I don t want ugly things in my pretty pond. Ugly is only skin deep. I m a nice frog: I eat flies, croak merrily at night I wish you d croak Ohh, just because you re a Princess I can get anything I want. And that means you out of my pond! I m gonna play with my pretty ball over here where I can t see you. Yeah? I hope you get warts! Nobody knows the trouble I ve seen, Nobody knows my sorrow... (The pointedly turns her back on the. He sighs and begins to sing loudly and off-key.) The Frog Prince 4

5 (The throws up her ball and catches it, going higher each time. After a few throws, she finally gets fed up at the S singing and throws the ball at him! But she misses, and it flies offstage into the pond. ) Oh, Mr. Froggy... nice, kind Froggy... Could you get my ball out of the pond? Hmm, let me think about that... HA! HA! My Daddy will turn you into frog sushi! Sticks and stones may break my bones Pleeeeaase? Pretty please with sugar on top? You haven t been a very nice princess lately I didn t mean it and I m really sorry. Pleeeeaase get my ball? Well... since you apologized Thank you, Froggy! Um, would you mind rinsing it off? (The retrieves the ball and brings it to the.) It was just in the water But then you touched it, and you re gross. The Frog Prince 5

6 Okay, that s it (winding up to pitch the ball back into the pond) I just asked you to rinse it Maybe I ll turn it into a lily pad Pleeeeaase can I have my ball? I ll do whatever you want Whatever? Within reason Then I want to go the palace with you, and eat from your plate, and sleep on your pillow, and get a big good-night smooch! The frog thinks he s a comedian No smoochie, no ballie! (sighing) Okay, fine whatever... So you ll do it? Sure. Then here s your ball. (The hands her the ball.) The Frog Prince 6

7 Thanks, Froggy I mean, sucker! (She runs offstage. The calls after her.) We had a deal! (shaking his head) Never trust a princess. I guess I ll have to do this the hard way. (The leaps across the stage and knocks at an imaginary door.) (disembodied voice; strong echo effect) Who dares darken the door of the King s Palace? Hi, Your Majesty. It s me, down here Rupert J. Bullfrogg. And what boon do you seek from His Majesty? Well, I made a deal with your daughter. The snotty one who insults frogs? Teenagers. Can t live with em, can t live without em. She promised that if I got her ball out of the water, I could live in the palace and eat from her plate and sleep on her pillow and get a big good-night smooch. Then she took off and left me up the pond without a paddle. (thundering) My daughter? Princess, get your royal booty in here! (running onstage she s been listening in) But Daddy, that thing is gross Did you make a promise to this frog? The Frog Prince 7

8 I didn t mean it No daughter of mine makes empty promises! But Daddy Don t But Daddy me! You take this frog to the royal kitchen right now and feed him from your plate or you can forget going to the ball this weekend! That s not fair! He s ugly Ugly is only skin deep. (tantrum) I don t wanna I don t wanna! NOW! (thundering) All right, Gross Frog... come with me. (The takes the over to a small table. She plops a plate of food in front of him rudely.) Here. (The begins eating sloppily from the plate.) Mmm... better than flies! Aren t you having any? I m not hungry. (pouting) The Frog Prince 8

9 Okay, more for me! (The eats some more, then wipes his mouth on his sleeve.) Now where s this princess pillow of yours? I can t wait to try it out! (The slams a pillow onto the table.) Here. (laying his head on it) Ahhhh... thanks; I ll try not get too much pond scum on it. Could be hard when you are pond scum. Now, Princess... Anything else before bed, Your Grossness? Just my good-night smooch. No way! You promised I told you, I didn t mean it So the princess is a liar? No, I just hate gross things The Frog Prince 9

10 Should I get Daddy? Go ahead! He won t make me do Frog Kiss Torture! Oh, your Majesty... No, don t tell (calling off) Then I get my smoochie? (The takes a moment to weigh her options.) If you give me warts, I ll see you on a plate! Rrrrribbit! Pucker up, baby! Eewwww... (The gives the a big dip-kiss. As they dip, she pulls off his frog mask, and he s human again.) Did it work? (The spits and wretches with her back turned to the.) I m gonna be sick Princess, look at me! Did it work? I m PU! Is that what you wanted, you slimy little The Frog Prince 10

11 (She turns to see the without the mask now, he s handsome!) Hello you re cute! Hallelujah, it worked! Where did you come from? I m the frog! No, seriously (cont d) I was a prince until this evil witch put a spell on me He s a prince; I think I m in love And it could only be broken if somebody kissed my frog puss. Are you serious? Do frogs like flies? Then I have to introduce you to Daddy! And we ll dance at the ball, and fall in love, and send out wedding invitations, and Whoa! Slow down, Princess You re a prince, right? Yeah The Frog Prince 11

12 And I broke your spell, right? Sure So what s left besides Happily Ever After? How do I know you mean it? What? Happily Ever After. What if you run off with another frog? As long as you re hot, we re good You didn t take me to the palace when you promised Of course not you were disgusting! Well... I can t trust somebody who s only nice to get what she wants. But I didn t know you were cute! (The shakes his head and sighs.) Princess, ugly is only skin deep. You sound like Daddy. But kindness? That lasts forever. The Frog Prince 12

13 ( flashes him the whatever sign.) Seeya around the pond, Princess. Wait what about the Royal Ball? (cont d) This was much easier when you were gross! (singing dejectedly) Nobody knows the troubles I ve seen, Nobody knows my sorrows... (The exits. The calls after him ) (Blackout.) THIS IS A SAMPLE SCRIPT. It is provided for personal reading and evaluation purposes only. You may not perform this play until you have purchased a licensed copy of the script from Copyright 2011 George Halitzka. All rights reserved. The Frog Prince 13

14 PRODUCTION NOTES Synopsis: A snotty Princess wants nothing to do with the palace pond s resident Frog. Of course, that s before he turns into a prince. But this version of the story doesn t end happily ever after instead of a date for the ball, the Princess gets her just desserts! Character Education Connections: Judging based on appearances, kindness, the consequences of our actions. Running Time: 8 minutes. Cast: 2 males, 1 female (one of the male roles is an offstage voice). Staging Requirements: One side of the stage represents a pond; the other side, the interior of the palace. The frog sits on some sort of lily pad. In the palace, there s a table covered with a rich-looking cloth. Lighting & Sound Requirements: No special lighting effects. You ll need a door-knocking sound effect when the Frog arrives at the palace. The King should deliver his lines from an offstage mic with reverb (echo effect). Costumes: The wears a rubber full-face frog mask (until the pulls it off to turn him into a human again). His apparel should be fairly nice he is, after all, a prince. The wears a fashionable dress, expensive-looking jewelry, and a tiara. Props: Cell phone (), pink ball (), ornate plate containing finger food, pillow in satin case (on the table in the palace kitchen). The Frog Prince 14

THIS IS NOT A FREE SCRIPT!

THIS IS NOT A FREE SCRIPT! This script sample is provided for personal reading and evaluation purposes only. Before you give any public reading or performance of this play, you must purchase a licensed