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Cinderella was a Lady By Fran Lang A one-act Readers Play about a chic, modern lady who believes the Cinderella story could never, ever happen today. Was she in for a surprise! This is an updated version based on an old-fashioned fairy-tale. (c) 2007, 2012 Fran Lang Productions P.O. Box 430 Somersworth, NH 03878
Props: The Prince wears a knee-length cape or cloak fastened at the neck and thrown back over both shoulders. Cindy s shoes are high-heel sexy sandals, pumps or ballet slippers in sparkling, glittering silver, gold, or red. NARRATOR: Cindy Barrows is a modern, chic lady who lives with her stepmother and stepsister in a small house in Buckeye, Arizona. She is the maid, cook, housekeeper, and laundress. She has the cleanest floors in town because she sweeps them over and over again. She would rather be out dancing or doing something that was fun, but in her present situation she has no place else to go. Our story opens with Cindy wearing blue jeans and a tee shirt and a colored kerchief in her pants pocket. She is vigorously sweeping the floor. There is a knock on the door. Come in. Judy, I am so glad to see you. What have you been doing? Shopping, of course. With dramatic gestures. Is there any more noble profession than shopping? Is there any greater lure that captures the heart of the consumer than 40% off? Or do we capitulate to a capitalist society that demands our surrender with signs that say CLEARANCE or FINAL SALE! MRS. BARROWS: Cindy is smiling. Offstage. (in a booming voice) Cindy! Who is that at the door? It s my friend, Judy. MRS. B: Offstage. Oh. (pause) Well, keep working. I have a lot of chores for you today.
2. (big sigh) Yes, Mother. Sweeps floor. Hey, let s get out of here, Cindy. Let s go get a soda or something. I can t, Judy. I don t have any money. Keeps sweeping. What do you mean you don t have any money? I don t mean real money. I mean credit cards or debit cards. It s like getting stuff free. You know it isn t free because you have to pay for it later and by that time you forgot what you bought or it s been eaten or broken. Of course I have money, Judy. But before my dad died, my stepmother was given control over my money. And she is tighter than a fat cork in a skinny bottle. MRS. B: Enters. (yells) CINDERELLA ANNABELLA BARROWS! Stop raising so much dust! Can t you hear my darling daughter and me coughing and choking? I think you d better stop sweeping and dust the furniture again. Leaves. CINDERELLA ANNABELLA BARROWS! Is that you? Yep. That s me. CINDERELLA! How did you ever get a name like that? Well, my mother was really hooked on fairy tales. You know, those little Golden Books you used to be able to buy in a grocery store for 25 or 50 cents. Cinderella was her absolute favorite, so that s what she named me when I was born.
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19. LULU B: I enjoy having this conversation with you. You are a very interesting person. The difference between you and the Prince is that you have this quiet laid-back approach that many, like myself, find appealing. You think you re just a "little guy?" Oh no. I see the strengths and talents that will take you wherever you want to go. Listen to me, Vincent. Believe in yourself Believe in your dream! Life is like a game of roulette. You bet on yourself that you re going to make it! Then you spin the wheel and go for it. You take a chance! That s how you win. Lulu B. gets closer to Vincent. How about a glass of wine? It will be so relaxing. VINCENT: Glass of wine? Uh-- no thanks. I-- uh-- I like talking to you. I used to think about those things but you put them in words that make sense. One of these days I m going to.... (silence) Vincent frowns, and looks around... Where was I? Oh. One of these days I m going to make some definite changes in my life. I would like to ask you.... Vincent s cell phone rings. Hello, Prince. I was just going to call you. Yes! I found Cindy s house. I am here right now talking to Lulu Belle. Cindy will be home soon. Sure, come on over. 685 Rose Street. See ya. (to Lulu Belle) If you have time, I would like to continue our discussion -- Rushes in. Hi, I m home! Hello, who is this? VINCENT: I am Vincent, a friend of the Prince. He found your slipper and wants to return it to you. He will be here shortly. Splendid! I shall be so pleased to see him again. Say, you look familiar.
20. VINCENT: Yes. I was the chauffeur in the limousine. I m sorry you lost the contest. Thanks. It doesn t matter. Things have a way of working themselves out in ways I never dreamed possible. You mean the Prince is coming HERE, this very minute! PRINCE: Rushes in. Yes! And here I am. my darling Cindy! They hug. Vince and Lulu Belle go off to one side and sit and "talk" in pantomime. I missed you so much. I want to apologize for my behavior. PRINCE: No, it is I who should ask you to forgive me for not treating you like a Lady. So here is your slipper, my dear Lady, and I am SO glad I found you! I m sorry I left in the middle of your story. I want to hear the rest of it. Do you really have a castle? PRINCE: Yes, yes, the castle. I was hoping to sell it in America. That is, until I met you. Now I want to keep it and share it with you. However, I am desperate to find a housekeeper. A housekeeper-- like someone to sweep floors? PRINCE: Yes, that would be perfect. I have a solution. But first, we have to think of a fancy title. Not just plain ol housekeeper. How about Matron of the Manor? Or Matron in charge of the Castle? Wait! I heard a car door slam. Cindy looks toward offstage. Here she comes now. Cindy opens the "door." Mother Barrows, come in. Do I have a deal for you! THE END