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A NEW MUSICAL
BOOK, MUSIC, AND LYRICS
by
Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman
Copyright © 2015
VOGT FRIEDMAN MUSIC LLC
Janet Vogt & Mark Friedman
All Rights Reserved
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CINDERELLA
THE TALE OF THE GLASS SLIPPER
had its World Premiere
at the
Casa Mañana Theatre
Fort Worth, Texas
March 20 – April 5, 2015
Wally Jones
Casa Mañana Producer
Noah Putterman
Director
CAST
CINDERELLA
A beautiful young woman who longs for better things – put upon by her
Stepmother and Stepsisters
PUTTERMAN / FOOTMAN
A rat who longs for better things – Cinderella’s friend – He becomes the
Coachman when the pumpkin becomes Cinderella’s carriage
STEPMOTHER
Beautiful and vain – delusional about her two daughters and determined to
ruin Cinderella’s life
STEPSISTER 1
(could be played by a MAN or a WOMAN)
Oh, so cruel to Cinderella – an over-the-top foodie
STEPSISTER 2
(could be played by a MAN or a WOMAN)
Oh, so cruel to Cinderella – a hypochondriac and germaphobe
THE PRINCE
A handsome and charming Prince who longs for better things
THE FAIRY GODMOTHER
& THE OLD BEGGAR WOMAN
A kindly magical woman who helps Cinderella find her way to the ball and to
those better things
Doubles as a Woman at the Ball
FREDERICK, THE CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD
He is wise and is the Prince’s friend who advises him kindly about matters
like finding those better things
OPTIONAL MALE EXTRA & FEMALE EXTRA
THE CAST MAY BE EXPANDED TO ACCOMMODATE LARGER ENSEMBLES
SETTING
The usual Magical Fairy Tale Setting – have fun!
AUTHOR’S NOTES
There are dozens of Cinderella scripts out there – not to mention the more
famous ones. This was in our minds when we were first approached about
writing this treatment. Rather than be influenced by these versions, what we
decided to do was go back to the original 1697 French story Cendrillon, ou
La petite Pantoufle e Verre - “Cinderella, or the Tale of the Glass
Slipper.”
This story seems to be the basis for all those other versions so it made
sense to go back to the source. Even the title of our version hearkens back
to the original title. We chose, as well, to add some modern elements like a
boisterous Fairy Godmother, a rat with low self-esteem, and a best friend
for the Prince.
We also chose not go down the path of “if you only look beautiful on the
outside, then you can win your prince charming.” We wanted to explore other
ways of being beautiful without being too obvious – like when Cinderella
helps the Fairy Godmother who comes to her door in disguise, or when the
Fairy Godmother casually states that she got the magical slippers in the
town at a second hand shop, and the idea of “putting your best foot
forward.”
It was also our desire to craft a smaller, simpler, and “easy to produce”
production than some of the other Cinderella versions out there in order to
give as wide a range of theatres as possible with varying production needs
an opportunity to produce it. We minimized calling for large magical effects
such as having a dress or pumpkin coach magically appear. We have the Fairy
Godmother carry a large bag in the style of the “Mary Poppins” carpetbag.
Having a table or specific place on which you can set the bag would allow
for large objects to be pulled out – 5 foot magic wand – dress – etc.
However – if you wish to have wonderful magical effects – such as a dress
magically appear or a pumpkin coach race across a scrim backdrop, go for it!
With all that in mind, we believe the story still has all the magical
elements that kids know and love – as well as a few twists and subtle morals
that we hope will sink in a little and keep it relevant for today.
We originally conceived the production using two men as the stepsisters but
we leave that casting choice up to the discretion of the theatre and
production team. On the demo recording we use a male as one stepsister and a
female as the other stepsister. This might help you in making your choice in
casting. We did not name the Prince, as he is not named in any of the fairy
tales or versions we could find.
Have fun with the production, but don’t think the story needs a lot of magic
to succeed. It’s a good story and that should be foremost. Remember it’s not
the slippers that are magic – it’s taking that first step!
Mark & Janet
February 2015
SCENES, MUSIC CUES, AND TRACK NUMBERS
PRE-SHOW / OVERTURE
MUSIC CUE 1: “The Glass Slipper Overture” TRACK 1
SCENE 1
It’s a Rat’s Life!
MUSIC CUE 2: “Putterman’s Theme” TRACK 2
MUSIC CUE 3: “There’s a Girl, There’s a Slipper” TRACK 3
MUSIC CUE 4: “Catch That Rat! Chase Music” TRACK 4
MUSIC CUE 5: “Just Like Me Part 1” TRACK 5
MUSIC CUE 6: “Just Like Me Part 2” TRACK 6
MUSIC CUE 7: “The Old Beggar Woman Appears” TRACK 7
MUSIC CUE 8: “Dreaming” TRACK 8
MUSIC CUE 9: “Dreaming Reprise” TRACK 9
MUSIC CUE 10: “Dreaming Variations” TRACK 10
SCENE 2
A Lost Smile
MUSIC CUE 10: “Dreaming Variations” (cont’d) TRACK 10
(cont’d)
MUSIC CUE 11: “Let’s Throw a Ball” TRACK 11
MUSIC CUE 12: “After Let’s Throw a Ball” TRACK 12
SCENE 3
Rats!
MUSIC CUE 12: “After Let’s Throw a Ball” (cont’d) TRACK 12
(cont’d)
MUSIC CUE 13: “Putterman, Hide!” TRACK 13
MUSIC CUE 14: “Giggle” TRACK 14
MUSIC CUE 15: “Let’s Throw a Ball Transition” TRACK 15
SCENE 4
Sweet Anticipation
MUSIC CUE 15: “Let’s Throw a Ball Transition” (cont’d) TRACK 15
(cont’d)
MUSIC CUE 16: “Let’s Throw a Ball Reprise” TRACK 16
MUSIC CUE 17: “The Stepsisters’ Sashay” TRACK 17
SCENE 5
A Fairy Godmother
MUSIC CUE 17: “The Stepsisters’ Sashay” (cont’d) TRACK 17
(cont’d)
MUSIC CUE 18: “The Old Beggar Woman Appears Again” TRACK 18
MUSIC CUE 19: “Fairy Godmother Magical Glissando 1” TRACK 19
MUSIC CUE 20: “Just Put Your Best Foot Forward” TRACK 20
MUSIC CUE 21: “Magic Wand Glissando and Accessories” TRACK 21
MUSIC CUE 22: “Putterman’s Magic Glissando 1” TRACK 22
MUSIC CUE 23: “Pumpkin and Mice Magic Glissando” TRACK 23
SOUND EFFECT: “HORSES WHINNYING” TRACK 24
MUSIC CUE 24: “Magical Dress Glissando” TRACK 25
MUSIC CUE 25: “Midnight Underscoring” TRACK 26
MUSIC CUE 26: “Off to the Ball” TRACK 27
OPTIONAL BREAK FOR INTERMISSION
When performing the show with an intermission –
Use MUSIC CUE 26 – TRACK 27 “Off to the Ball”
to end ACT I
and MUSIC CUE 27 – TRACK 28 “The Prince’s Fanfare 1”
as the top of Scene 6
which would be the start of ACT II
OR
When performing the show without an intermission,
Use MUSIC CUE 26 – TRACK 27 “Off to the Ball”
as scene transition music
from Scene 5 to Scene 6
OPTIONAL START OF ACT 2
SCENE 6
The Grand Ball
MUSIC CUE 26: “Off to the Ball” (cont’d) TRACK 27
(cont’d)
MUSIC CUE 27: “The Prince’s Fanfare 1” TRACK 28
MUSIC CUE 28: “Just Put Your Best Foot Forward Reprise” TRACK 29
MUSIC CUE 29: “Dance with Me Part 1” TRACK 29
CONTINUES
MUSIC CUE 30: “Dance with Me Part 2” TRACK 30
MUSIC CUE 31: “Dance with Me Part 3” TRACK 31
MUSIC CUE 32: “Dance with Me Part 4” TRACK 32
MUSIC CUE 33: “Dance with Me Part 5” TRACK 33
with MIDNIGHT CLOCK CHIME
SCENE 7
The Glass Slipper
MUSIC CUE 34: “There’s a Girl, There’s
a Slipper Reprise” TRACK 34
MUSIC CUE 35: “After There’s a Girl, There’s
a Slipper Reprise” TRACK 35
SCENE 8
Happily Ever After
MUSIC CUE 35: “After There’s a Girl, There’s
a Slipper Reprise” (cont’d) TRACK 35
(cont’d)
MUSIC CUE 36: “You Should Have Been There Part 1” TRACK 36
MUSIC CUE 37: “You Should Have Been There Part 2” TRACK 37
MUSIC CUE 38: “When My Eyes Met His” TRACK 38
MUSIC CUE 39: “The Prince’s Fanfare 2” TRACK 39
MUSIC CUE 40: “The Shoe Does Not Fit 1” TRACK 40
MUSIC CUE 41: “The Shoe Does Not Fit 2” TRACK 41
MUSIC CUE 42: “The Shoe Does Not Fit 3” TRACK 42
MUSIC CUE 43: “Since My Eyes Met Yours” TRACK 43
MUSIC CUE 44: “Putterman’s Magic Glissando 2” TRACK 44
MUSIC CUE 45: “Fairy Godmother Magical Glissando 2” TRACK 45
MUSIC CUE 46: “Epilogue” TRACK 46
MUSIC CUE 47: “Just Put Your Best Foot Forward Finale” TRACK 47
MUSIC CUE 48: “Bow Music” TRACK 48
ALTERNATE MUSIC CUE 27: “The Prince’s Fanfare
Expanded” TRACK 49
Cinderella
The Tale of the Glass Slipper
is tenderly dedicated to our friends
MIKE THOMAS & MARK FUNK
who live in a magical kingdom
known as Maysville, Kentucky
for their
friendship, love, and support
1
PRE-SHOW / OVERTURE
[As the show begins, a brief overture is heard with a magical
feeling]
[MUSIC CUE 1: “The Glass Slipper Overture”] START TRACK 1
[MUSIC CUE 1 ENDS] END TRACK 1
2
SCENE 1
It’s a Rat’s Life!
[MUSIC CUE 2: “Putterman’s Theme”] START TRACK 2
[Lights up on interior of the house where CINDERELLA, her
STEPMOTHER and STEPSISTERS live. We hear noises and grunting
from offstage – sounding like someone’s pulling or tugging
something. PUTTERMAN enters. He is a kindly rat with a shabby
cloak with patches. HIS entrance is comical as he tries to pull
a large (foam) Swiss Cheese onstage]
PUTTERMAN
Uggh! Oooh! My back! Come on, you silly cheese – never trust the Swiss!
Ughhhh!
[oblivious to the AUDIENCE – maybe HE falls over while
struggling with the CHEESE – with slapstick moves to get
the kids laughing – then suddenly HE sees the
AUDIENCE]
[MUSIC CUE 2 ENDS] END TRACK 2
Oh – what are YOU doing here? And why are you laughing? Haven’t you ever
seen a RAT before?
[the AUDIENCE reacts with “yes’ or no’s”]
Yes – I’m a rat! Revolting, aren’t I? When I was a baby rat, my mother told
me I was a mouse – but then I kept growing and growing – and I suddenly
realized the horrible truth when all my mouse friends ran away. Now it’s
just me – the only rat in the house! All the mice are out in the barn and –
oh – my name is Putterman, by the way. “Putterman T. Rat” to be precise.
[looks down at a child in the AUDIENCE]
And your name is?
[child in the AUDIENCE says their name. PUTTERMAN repeats
the child’s name for ALL to hear, adding “how lovely”]
(i.e. Emily) How lovely.
[looks down at another child in the AUDIENCE]
And you?
[a child in the AUDIENCE says their name. PUTTERMAN repeats
the child’s name for ALL to hear, adding “splendid”]
(i.e. Alex) Splendid.
3
PUTTERMAN (cont’d)
[PUTTERMAN realizes that HE can’t ask for EVERYONE’S name)
But oh – this won’t do – it will just take too long for each of you to tell
me your names. I know! Just shout them all out when I count to 3 – ready? 1
– 2 - 3.
[AUDIENCE shouts out their names]
Wonderful! I will have to have you all over to supper sometime. But you
didn’t come here today to hear my story.
[MUSIC CUE 3: “There’s a Girl, There’s a Slipper”] START TRACK 3
You are here to see the story of the young lady who had a stepmother, two
stepsisters, and – oh – let’s just get on with it, shall we?
(singing)
THERE’S A GIRL
THERE’S A SLIPPER
NOT AN ORDINARY SLIPPER
BUT A SLIPPER MADE OF GLASS
IT’S THE ANSWER
TO THE QUESTION YOU MIGHT ASK
WHERE IS SHE
WHOSE SLIPPER THIS MIGHT BE?
(speaking)
A glass slipper – impractical – but essential to the story -
(singing)
THERE’S A PRINCE
WHO FINDS THE SLIPPER
WILL IT LEAD HIM TO A PLACE
WHERE HE MIGHT STUMBLE ON HIS HEART
BUT FOOTWEAR MADE OF GLASS IS NOT TOO SMART
JUST YOU WAIT - YOU WILL SEE
WHOSE SLIPPER THIS MIGHT BE
IF THE SHOE FITS
GO ON AND WEAR IT
DON’T YOU KNOW HOW RARE IT’S
TO FIND THE PERFECT SHOE
4
PUTTERMAN (cont’d)
SOMEWHERE THERE’S A GIRL WHO’S
CERTAINLY A SHOE-IN
FOR EVERY DREAM SHE’S EVER DREAMED
WILL COME TRUE IN
THIS TALE - THAT SOON WILL HAPPEN
WITH TWISTS AND TURNS AND LESSONS LEARNED
AND MAGIC ALL AROUND
AND BECAUSE A LITTLE SLIPPER
WILL BE LOST AND THEN BE FOUND
AND YOU BET THE TALE IS SET
BUT IT’S THE OTHER WAY AROUND
FOR SOMEWHERE’S THERE’S A GIRL
A PRINCE - A SLIPPER AND A CROWN
SO COME ALONG WITH ME
AND ALL OF YOU WILL SEE -
[interrupted – music stops suddenly]
[MUSIC CUE 3 ENDS] END TRACK 3
OFFSTAGE STEPSISTER 1
Look – It’s a rat!!!
OFFSTAGE STEPSISTER 2
(screaming) EHHHHHHHHH!!! Get the broom!
PUTTERMAN
(to the AUDIENCE)
More later. Duty calls.
[PUTTERMAN exits fast. The STEPSISTERS enter opposite quickly,
one with a BROOM in hand – perhaps an oversized BROOM]
[MUSIC CUE 4: “Catch That Rat! Chase Music”] START TRACK 4
STEPSISTER 2
We’ll get ‘em this time!
5
[a brief comical chase ensues with the STEPSISTERS running
offstage one way – then PUTTERMAN entering from a different
direction – then exiting - then the STEPSISTERS chasing briefly
- and in the end, PUTTERMAN gets away. Dialogue below to
accompany the chase]
STEPSISTER 1
He’s getting away!
STEPSISTER 2
Where’d he go?! Where’d he go?!
(SHE sees HIM)
After him!
STEPSISTER 1
He went THAT way!
STEPSISTER 2
Let’s split up!
[the STEPSISTER split up and back toward each other and bump –
and STEPSISTER 1 whirls around and whacks STEPSISTER 2 with
BROOM]
Noooooooo! Not me!
[MUSIC CUE 4 ENDS] END TRACK 4
STEPSISTER 1
He got away again! Rats!
STEPSISTER 2
RATS? Don’t say that word! And where’s Cinderella? It’s not OUR job to chase
mice, rats or any other small disgusting furry objects.
STEPSISTER 1
It’s not OUR job to do ANYTHING!
STEPSISTER 2
Except make ourselves look pretty!
(giggles)
STEPSISTER 1
(giggles hysterically)
[the STEPSISTERS giggle and fluff their hair, etc – as the
STEPMOTHER enters]
6
STEPMOTHER
Oh, there you are! My beautiful daughters!
STEPSISTER 1 & STEPSISTER 2
TOGETHER
(in a sing-song way)
Hello, Mother!
STEPMOTHER
It’s such a beautiful day! I thought we’d take a ride into town – shopping
for new clothes, perhaps, and lunch!
STEPSISTER 1
Oh. Goody! Lunch! I could go for a large stuffed burrito right about now!
STEPSISTER 2
(nasty – to STEPSISTER 2)
You LOOK like a large stuffed burrito!
(cough – cough)
Maybe they’ll have some chicken soup – so I can get rid of this cold once
and for all!
STEPSISTER 1
You’re always sniffling, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing!
STEPSISTER 2
I’m sensitive – I’m just allergic –
(cough – cough)
STEPSISTER 1
Right! To everything. It’s so annoying.
STEPSISTER 2
YOU’RE annoying!
STEPSISTER 1
No – YOU’RE annoying!
[SHE charges at her SISTER and the two begin wrestling in a
comical style]
STEPMOTHER
(outraged)
Stop it this instant!
[the STEPSISTERS stop fighting – try to un-wrinkle
their clothes]
7
[MUSIC CUE 5: “Just Like Me Part 1”] START TRACK 5
Dignity. Charm. Good manners. Taste. That is what every lovely girl should
have!
(singing)
LOVELY GIRLS
SHOULD BE QUITE CHARMING
IF THEY WANT TO FIND THEIR PRINCE
CULTURED GIRLS
SHOULD NEVER BE ALARMING
NEVER NO NEVER-EVER MAKE A PERSON WINCE
BE-U-TI-FUL GIRLS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE LADYLIKE
NEVER BE SHADY-LIKE
CONSTANTLY DAINTY-LIKE
LOVELY GIRLS
MUST ALWAYS BE
VERY PLEASANT AS CAN BE
LA LA LA LA
IN FACT THEY SHOULD BE
JUST LIKE ME
(speaking)
Listen very carefully – this is important information!
(singing)
PRETTY GIRLS SHOULD ALWAYS BE APPEALING
IF THEY WANT TO MEET A PRINCE
REFINED YOUNG LADIES
THEY ARE ALWAYS FEELING
THAT THEIR FLIRTATIONS
WILL CONVINCE
THE SOUGHT AFTER GIRLS
ARE ONES WHO ARE CONFIDENT
BACKS STRAIGHT AND NEVER BENT
ALWAYS USE POLIDENT
POPULAR GIRLS MUST ALWAYS BE
DEMURE AS CAN BE
DOO DOO DOO DOO
IN FACT THEY SHOULD BE
JUST LIKE ME
8
[MUSIC CUE 5 CONTINUES]
STEPMOTHER (cont’d)
(speaking)
Now, let’s practice your finest manners and social skills, my beauties!
[MUSIC CUE 5 ENDS] END TRACK 5
(inspired – to STEPSISTER 1)
Let’s pretend you are at a party at the palace - and the Prince approaches
you –
[STEPSISTER 2 approaches STEPSISTER 1, acting like a PRINCE]
STEPSISTER 2
Oh, goody – I’ll be the Prince!
(in a manly voice, properly)
Good Evening.
STEPMOTHER
(to STEPSISTER 1)
Now what would you say, daughter?
STEPSISTER 1
Uhhhh - Good Evening, Prince Sir. Where is the buffet line?
STEPMOTHER
No! Talk about something pleasant like the weather!
(turning to STEPSISTER 2)
Why don’t YOU try it, my dear?
[the STEPSISTERS reverse roles – now STEPSISTER 1 acts like THE
PRINCE]
STEPSISTER 1
(properly)
Welcome to my palace! Good evening.
STEPSISTER 2
Well – it’s – it’s - it’s a good evening – for catching a cold –
(sneezing)
catchoo! Don’t you think we should dress a little warmer - we’ll all get
sick in this germ-infested ballroom!
9
STEPMOTHER
(disgusted)
Ugh – let’s move on for a few more pointers.
(re-thinking as SHE looks at the STEPSISTERS)
On second thought – let’s just move on.
[MUSIC CUE 6: “Just Like Me Part 2”] START TRACK 6
STEPSISTERS 1 & 2
TOGETHER
Mother!!
[during the last verse of the song below, the STEPSISTERS
dance with gaudiness and clumsiness – trying to be dainty
in comical choreography]
STEPMOTHER
(singing)
POLISHED MISSES
MUST HAVE ALLURENESS
IF THEY WANT KISSES FROM A PRINCE
CULTURED YOUNG LADIES
MUST ACT WITH A SURENESS
ALWAYS USE WORDS THAT NEVER MINCE
IF YOU WOULD LIKE
TO ONE DAY BE MARRIED
NEVER BE HARRIED
DON’T LOOK TOO SCARY
DEVINE AND EXQUISITE GIRLS MUST ALWAYS BE
DESIRED AS CAN BE
REFINED AS CAN BE
DESIGNED AS CAN BE
IN FACT THEY SHOULD BE
TRA LA LA LA LA
STEPSISTERS & STEPMOTHER
TOGETHER
JUST - LIKE – ME!
[MUSIC CUE 6 ENDS] END TRACK 6
10
STEPMOTHER
Come along, my pretties – so much shopping to do – and so little time!
[the STEPSISTERS giggle with glee – and THEY begin to exit
but ALL stop briefly]
(to the STEPSISTERS)
Wait! There still is the business of the rat! You run along and get ready. I
will have to see Cinderella before we leave and see that SHE takes care of
it - and ALL the things I’ve told her to do!
(SHE screams out)
CINDERELLAAAAAAAA!
[the STEPSISTERS exit but the STEPMOTHER remains – CINDERELLA
enters dutifully]
CINDERELLA
Yes, Stepmother?
STEPMOTHER
You have the list I gave you this morning? How much have you done so far?
[CINDERELLA takes the list from her pocket and unrolls it like a
long scroll – consulting the list]
CINDERELLA
Well, it looks like items one, two, nine, twelve, and -
(proudly)
Twenty-three!
STEPMOTHER
Humph! As usual, you dilly-dally around and keep ALL of us waiting!
CINDERELLA
I’m sorry, Stepmother. I’ll -
[a LOUD KNOCK is heard at the door]
Oh - I’ll get the door, Stepmother.
STEPMOTHER
If it’s that old beggar woman – just send her away – she came round at least
three times last week looking for food! I want her gone by the time we leave
for town!
[the STEPMOTHER exits]
11
[MUSIC CUE 7: “The Old Beggar Woman Appears”] START TRACK 7
[CINDERELLA opens the door – it is the FAIRY GODMOTHER disguised
as THE OLD BEGGAR WOMAN]
FAIRY GODMOTHER
as THE OLD BEGGAR WOMAN
Hello, Dearie – I haven’t seen you before. Might you have a scrap of food
for an old woman?
[MUSIC CUE 7 ENDS] END TRACK 7
CINDERELLA
My - you do look hungry! Let me go to the kitchen and prepare a basket of
food for you – it will just take a minute.
FAIRY GODMOTHER
as THE OLD BEGGAR WOMAN
That is so kind of you. I haven’t had much luck with the others who live
here. But don’t go to too much bother.
CINDERELLA
Why, it’s no bother at all!
[CINDERELLA turns and runs into the STEPMOTHER who is
entering]
STEPMOTHER
(angry)
CIN – DER - ELLA! I thought I heard talking in here! Didn’t I just tell you
not to open our door to that old beggar woman?
CINDERELLA
But, Stepmother – we have plenty of food - and she seems so hungry.
STEPMOTHER
(to the FAIRY GODMOTHER – ignoring CINDERELLA)
Shoo! Shoo! Get out! Leave at once and never come back! Go and bother
someone else!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
as THE OLD BEGGAR WOMAN
But I only want -
[the STEPMOTHER slams the door in the FAIRY GODMOTHER’S face in
mid-sentence]
12
STEPMOTHER
(scolding)
Cinderella, I needn’t remind you that you live here out of the kindness of
my heart. The least you could do is obey me when I ask! I told you I wanted
her gone and now you’ve made us all late for town.
CINDERELLA
I’m sorry, Stepmother. I’ll do better.
STEPMOTHER
See that you do! And oh – get rid of that bothersome rat!
CINDERELLA
But, Stepmother – he’s not that bothersome –
STEPMOTHER
(disgusted)
Cinderella!
[the STEPMOTHER exits.
CINDERELLA sits - SHE is surrounded by a basket of clothes, a
bucket, a mop, rags, items for cleaning and performing household
tasks. SHE consults the scroll again. Though there is much to
do, she still remains sweet]
CINDERELLA
Hmmmm –
[MUSIC CUE 8: “Dreaming”] START TRACK 8
(looking at the list)
Let’s see what I have left to do today - clean the barn, sweep the chimney,
pick the pumpkins from the garden, polish the silverware, and about - it
looks like about thirty other jobs of all sorts and sizes - this shouldn’t
be too much – one task at a time, right?
[during the song, CINDERELLA may pick up a sock from the basket
and begin to stitch – or perform some other task on the “list”
per the DIRECTOR’S DISCRETION]
13
CINDERELLA (cont’d)
(singing)
MEND A SOCK - DREAM A DREAM
WASH A WINDOW - IT’S NOT WHAT IT SEEMS
FOR INSIDE I’M DREAMING
OF MUCH BIGGER THINGS
TIDY UP - DUST AND CLEAN
WHILE MY HEART - DREAMS A DREAM
OF EVERYTHING I’VE EVER HOPED FOR
OR EVER LONGED TO SEE
A THOUSAND SHOOTING STARS
IN THE NIGHTTIME SKY
THERE AREN’T ENOUGH TO WISH UPON
AS THEY STREAM BY
THOUGH THE DREAMS IN MY HEART
ARE LIKE THE STARS
THEY NUMBER MORE THAN THOSE
NO ONE EVER KNOWS
NO ONE WOULD SUPPOSE
THAT WHEN I AM SWEEPING
REALLY – I’M JUST DREAMING
[MUSIC CUE 8 CONTINUES]
[as the music continues, CINDERLLA dances solo beautifully around
the room for a while until HER dance is interrupted by the
STEPMOTHER and STEPSISTERS who enter, dressed for town.
CINDERELLA is startled by THEM – almost dancing into the
STEPMOTHER]
STEPMOTHER
(in HER typical condescending manner)
Oh! Cinderella! Daydreaming instead of working, as usual! Ha! Too bad she
can’t be more like you girls! Come, my beauties - let’s be off to town!
(the STEPMOTHER laughs)
Ha ha ha ha ha!
STEPSISTER 1 & STEPSISTER 2
& STEPMOTHER
(THEY join in the laughter)
Ha ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha ha!
14
[THEY all giggle and fuss as THEY exit - not even
saying goodbye to CINDERELLA]
CINDERELLA
She thinks it’s daydreaming – but I believe that someday it will all come
true!
(singing)
WITH EVERY TASK AND EVERY CHORE
I’M DREAMING OF MUCH MORE
THERE ARE BIGGER THINGS IN STORE
AND MY DREAMS WON’T BE HIDDEN ANYMORE
SEE NEW PLACES - MEET NEW FRIENDS
RIDE A STALLION LIKE THE WIND
CLIMB A MOUNTAIN - TOUCH THE CLOUDS
LAUGH AND LIVE MY DREAMS OUT LOUD
SAIL THE OCEANS - LEARN NEW THINGS
FIND ADVENTURES AND ALL THEY BRING
BUT I’D TRADE THOSE THOUSAND DREAMS
FOR ONE DREAM – YES - HAPPILY
THAT I MIGHT FIND THAT SOMEONE TO CARE ABOUT ME
THAT’S WHAT I’M DREAMING
[MUSIC CUE 8 ENDS] END TRACK 8
[PUTTERMAN enters]
PUTTERMAN
Oh, Cinderella, I do so love your singing.
CINDERELLA
Oh, hello, Putterman. Thank you very much, but what brings you out this
morning?
PUTTERMAN
Those horrid stepsisters of yours were after me again today – with that
broom of theirs! How I hate it so! Thank goodness they all went out. But
they never take you with them.
CINDERELLA
Oh, they don’t like me very much. But I’ve gotten used to it. At least I
get to talk to you, Mister Putterman T. Rat.
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PUTTERMAN
(HE acknowledges with a smile and a respectful bow)
CINDERELLA
(musing)
Putterman, I’ve always wondered – what does the T stand for in your name?
PUTTERMAN
The T is a long standing part of our family name, my dear. It stands for -
“the” - or in my case - “thee.” Putterman thee Rat. My father was Nigel
thee Rat, my grandfather was Basil thee Rat, before him Hamlet thee Rat -
well, you understand.
CINDERELLA
(impressed)
Very distinguished!
PUTTERMAN
Thank you, Cinderella. But lately I’ve been wondering if anyone will ever
see me more than just a common, ordinary rodent?
[MUSIC CUE 9: “Dreaming Reprise”] START TRACK 9
I have so much more to offer than my culinary savvy about cheese and such.
(singing)
EAT SOME CHEESE
TAKE A NAP
LOOK FOR CRUMBS
MY LIFE’S A SNAP
BUT INSIDE I’M DREAMING OF MUCH BIGGER THINGS
SEE THE WORLD - SAIL THE SEA
THAT’S THE ME I’M MEANT TO BE
CINDERELLA
I AGREE!
PUTTERMAN
IS MY LIFE JUST ROUTINE
CINDERELLA
I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN
PUTTERMAN
WHEN I’M RUNNING FROM THOSE SISTERS
I’M DREAMING OF MUCH MORE
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CINDERELLA
AND I KNOW
PUTTERMAN
YES, I KNOW
PUTTERMAN & CINDERELLA
TOGETHER
THERE ARE BIGGER THINGS IN STORE
[MUSIC CUE 9 CONTINUES]
PUTTERMAN
(speaking)
Well, Cinderella –
CINDERELLA
Yes, Putterman -
CINDERELLA & PUTTERMAN
TOGETHER
(singing)
WE’LL JUST KEEP DREAMING
[MUSIC CUE 9 ENDS] END TRACK 9
[MUSIC CUE 10: “Dreaming Variations”] START TRACK 10
[scene transitions]
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SCENE 2
A Lost Smile
[MUSIC CUE 10: “Dreaming Variations” (cont’d)] TRACK 10
(cont’d)
[FREDERICK is staring at THE PRINCE in an exaggerated way –
looking in particular at HIS face]
THE PRINCE
Frederick – Captain of my Royal Guard – what are you staring at?
FREDERICK
You, my Prince –
(with concern)
is something wrong?
[MUSIC CUE 10 ENDS] END TRACK 10
THE PRINCE
What could possibly be wrong?
FREDERICK
Well – by careful observation - you seem to have lost your smile.
THE PRINCE
Look –
(makes a forced funny smiling grin)
I’m smiling.
FREDERICK
You can’t fool me - You haven’t been yourself lately.
THE PRINCE
Why do you say that?
FREDERICK
Besides the fact I’ve known you all your life – just little things. For
example, when we went on the hunt yesterday – you hardly seemed to enjoy the
chase – as you always do – and this morning you barely touched your
breakfast – and they even served those little sausages you love.
THE PRINCE
I do love those little sausages – but I just don’t seem to be hungry. But
you know me too well, my friend – I guess I feel I’ve been looking for
something lately.
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FREDERICK
Looking for what? Perhaps we should go fishing instead of hunting?
THE PRINCE
No, nothing like that. I just can’t figure it out.
FREDERICK
Well, my Prince, if you don’t mind ME saying – I have been thinking it isn’t
some-THING you’re looking for, but some-ONE! A special young lady - to do
things with - to laugh with – to –
THE PRINCE
To share all the things I love! YES, Frederick! But where can I find her?
Perhaps I should go into town - take the proverbial road less travelled.
Venture out.
FREDERICK
You’re the Prince – you can’t venture anywhere unless you have a squadron of
soldiers with you and I personally escort you.
THE PRINCE
Oh, that’s right – I keep forgetting I’m the Prince.
FREDERICK
But - there’s nothing to keep some young lady from venturing to YOU.
THE PRINCE
What do you mean?
FREDERICK
We can throw a party – no wait – we can throw a Ball!
[MUSIC CUE 11: “Let’s Throw a Ball”] START TRACK 11
THE PRINCE
A ball?
FREDERICK
A grand ball! With music and dancing – and great food!
THE PRINCE
Can we serve those little sausages?
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FREDERICK
Anything you like!
(singing)
LET’S THROW A BALL
IT WON’T TAKE MUCH
JUST SEVERAL HUNDRED MINI-CAKES
AND SAUSAGES AND SUCH
AN ORCHESTRA
A BOWL OF PUNCH
COOKIES FOR OUR GUESTS TO MUNCH
A CHARMING PARTY
VERY SMALL
INSIDE A LARGE AND LAVISH HALL
THE PRETTY GIRLS
INVITE THEM ALL
LET’S THROW A BALL
[MUSIC CUE 11 CONTINUES]
THE PRINCE
(a little doubtful)
I don’t know - this is starting to sound like a pretty big deal. Maybe we
should re-think the whole thing. Perhaps go smaller - like a picnic – or
tailgating.
FREDERICK
No, my Prince! It will be wonderful!
(re-assuring him)
It will just take a little planning -
(singing)
LET’S THROW A BALL WITH PINK FESTOONS
AND FLOATING CANDLES ON THE POND
AND LOTS OF BRIGHT BALLOONS
A CHOC’LATE FOUNTAIN
VERY NICE
A DOZEN SWANS ALL MADE OF ICE
A STUFFED PINATA
THAT WILL DO
OUR GUESTS CAN WACK FOR PRIZES, TOO
WITH PARTY FAVORS TO THE MOON
LET’S THROW A BALL
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FREDERICK (cont’d)
(speaking – musing)
Let’s see – what could be our theme?
(singing)
MAYBE WE SHOULD GO
WITH A CARRIBEAN THEME
WITH MUSIC THAT’S REGGAE
THE LIKES YOU’VE NEVER SCENE
OR PERHAPS WE SHOULD HAVE
THE PERFECT MASQUERADE
WITH MASKS AND COSTUMES MADE OF SILK
AND FEATHERS ON PARADE
[MUSIC CUE 11 CONTINUES]
THE PRINCE
(trying to calm FREDERICK a bit)
I think your basic everyday ball is probably best, don’t you, Frederick?
[MUSIC CUE 11 TACET] DO NOT PAUSE TRACK
FREDERICK
(a little disappointed)
As you wish, my Prince!
[MUSIC CUE 11 RESUMES]
(singing)
LET’S THROW A BALL
JUST TRUST ME, PRINCE
YOU’LL FIN’LLY FIND THAT SPECIAL ONE
AND THEN YOU’LL BE CONVINCED
THE INVITATIONS WE’LL SEND OUT
TO PEASANTS AND TO THOSE WITH CLOUT
OUR SPLENDID SOIREE YOU WILL SEE
WILL MAKE BALL-THROWING HISTORY
EVERYONE
COME ONE-AND-ALL
LET’S THROW A BALL!
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THE PRINCE
WE’LL THROW A BALL!
TOGETHER
LET’S THROW A
THE PRINCE
JUST MAKE IT QUAINT
FREDERICK
I’LL SHOW RESTRAINT
THE PRINCE
NOT BIG - NOT LITTLE
FREDERICK
IN THE MIDDLE
THE PRINCE
NICE, YOU KNOW -
FREDERICK
I’LL MAKE IT SO
SO YOU CAN WOO
MISS WHO-KNOWS-WHO
THE PRINCE
LET’S THROW A BALL
FREDERICK
INVITE THEM ALL
THE PRINCE FREDERICK
LET’S LET’S
SEND THE MESSAGE
THROW FAR AND NEAR
A
EVERYONE WILL CHEER THE
BALL! BALL!
[MUSIC CUE 11 ENDS] END TRACK 11
THE PRINCE
(smiling a wide grin)
You know, Frederick - I suddenly feel hungry!
FREDERICK
Ah – and there’s that lost smile! Let’s head down to the royal kitchen – and
we’ll have the cook serve up those little sausages!
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SCENE 3
Rats!
[the scene transitions to Cinderella’s house]
[MUSIC CUE 12: “After Let’s Throw a Ball” (cont’d)] TRACK 12
(cont’d)
PUTTERMAN
Cinderella - it always amazes me how you get all those dishes washed and
dried so quickly. Dozens of plates, goblets, pots, pans – hundreds of pieces
of silverware – what drudgery!
[MUSIC CUE 12 ENDS] END TRACK 12
CINDERELLA
Oh, I don’t mind the work. It’s just that there’s so much, I can hardly ever
finish. And just when I’m almost done - I get a brand new list. But I’m sure
my stepmother and stepsisters are much too busy to help.
PUTTERMAN
Too busy doing whatever they please! You’re much too kind, Cinderella. If it
were me – I’d give them a piece of my mind. I’d really like to see those
three scrub a floor or two!
[PUTTERMAN is interrupted as the off-stage sound of the
STEPSISTERS and STEPMOTHER can be heard chattering and laughing
as they are entering the house]
STEPMOTHER
(offstage)
Girls, didn’t we have so much fun in town?
STEPSISTERS 1 & 2
(offstage)
(laughing)
STEPSISTER 2
(offstage)
Oh Mother!
(cough)
[CINDERELLA is alarmed when SHE hears THEM]
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CINDERELLA
(to PUTTERMAN)
Oh dear! Here they come!
[PUTTERMAN is trembling visibly]
PUTTERMAN
Ahhhh!
[CINDERELLA and PUTTERMAN are listening at the door]
STEPSISTER 1
(offstage)
Out of my way!
STEPSISTER 2
(offstage)
Oh, stop pushing me!
STEPSISTER 1
(offstage)
No – YOU stop!
STEPMOTHER
(offstage)
DIGNITY, Girls!
[THEY are getting closer]
CINDERELLA
Oh – they’re coming! Quick! Putterman T. Rat – Hide!
[MUSIC CUE 13: “Putterman, Hide!”] START TRACK 13
[PUTTERMAN scurries about the room comically looking for a place
to hide as the OTHERS approach.
PUTTERMAN tries various odd places to hide – like becoming
a “bear rug” or hiding under the rug itself. He tries
other weird poses – trying to hide here or there.
NOTE: During the scurrying about, you may wish to have the
STEPMOTHER and STEPSISTERS ad-lib some lines as they get closer]
PUTTERMAN
Cinderella! There’s no place to hide!
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[looking like two KEYSTONE COPS running around - CINDERELLA is
helping PUTTERMAN look for places to hide – pointing here or
there]
CINDERELLA
Over here! No!
(pointing)
Over there!
[PUTTERMAN is frantic]
PUTTERMAN
Ahhhh!
CINDERELLA
Quickly!
PUTTERMAN
Oooof!
CINDERELLA
I have an idea!
[CINDERELLA quickly moves PUTTERMAN into a pose against a wall –
making HIM become a COATRACK – SHE tries to get HIM to extend
his arms like you would see on a COAT or HAT RACK so SHE can
hang clothes on HIM hoping no one will notice – HE comically
waves HIS arms – CINDERELLA is frustrated]
Not this!
(re-adjusting again)
That!
[CINDERELLA throws a coat and a hat on the “rack” to hide
PUTTERMAN – trying to adjust the clothes hanging from HIM]
PUTTERMAN
(frustrated)
Ahhhh!
[CINDERELLA throws a scarf and perhaps a second hat on the “rack”
to hide PUTTERMAN - which, of course, wouldn’t really fool
anyone except in a fairy tale]
CINDERELLA
Quick put this on - don’t move!
[SHE puts one more item onto PUTTERMAN – perhaps a gaudy LADIES
HAT on HIS head]
PUTTERMAN
I can’t do that!
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[CINDERELLA re-arranges once more]
CINDERELLA
Yes you can!
[CINDERELLA does a final re-adjust on the “rack” to hide HIM
Better – PUTTERMAN is fidgeting]
PUTTERMAN
Aahh!
CINDERELLA
And I said don’t move!
[the STEPSISTERS and the STEPMOTHER can be heard louder now –
right outside the room]
PUTTERMAN
(frightened)
They’re almost here!
[PUTTERMAN – with CINDERELLA’S help - freezes in place.
CINDERELLA adopts a nonchalant pose trying to draw attention
away from PUTTERMAN]
[MUSIC CUE 13 ENDS] END TRACK 13
[the STEPMOTHER and STEPSISTERS enter – THEY are laughing]
STEPMOTHER
(laughing) Come along, girls!
[the STEPMOTHER and the TWO STEPSISTERS enter in mid-
conversation – throwing their hats/wraps, etc, on the COAT
RACK. PUTTERMAN tries to puff a scarf away from HIS face]
STEPSISTER 2
(in mid-sentence)
That’s not fair! I get the first dance with the Prince.
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[During the following scene, PUTTERMAN – uncomfortable
holding up his arms in the same pose – keeps shifting the
“rack” around comically – an alarmed CINDERELLA shushes
HIM with each of HIS moves.
You may wish to have the STEPMOTHER move about the room
During the scene perilously close to the PUTTERMAN COATRACK – to
make the AUDIENCE think HE is about to be discovered – play it
for comedy]
STEPSISTER 1
No you don’t! I’m the oldest – the oldest always gets to go first! Tell her
Mother – I get to dance with the Prince first!
STEPMOTHER
Darling daughters – you will indeed BOTH get to dance with the Prince and he
will surely choose one of you as his beloved princess-to-be. I have no
doubt about it.
CINDERELLA
Dance with the Prince? What do you mean?
STEPMOTHER
(bored, noticing CINDERELLA)
Oh, Cinderella, always underfoot – like that no good rat that roams our
house!
STEPSISTER 1
Well - I guess we should tell her!
STEPSISTER 2
It’s all the buzz in town!
[the STEPMOTHER gestures the STEPSISTERS aside to make sure SHE
is the one to tell CINDERELLA]
STEPMOTHER
There is to be a grand ball at the palace!
CINDERELLA
(dreamily)
A ball?!
STEPSISTER 2
YES! Mother bought me a beautiful new dress to wear!
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STEPSISTER 1
Me, too! And I will be the belle of the ball dancing the night away!
STEPSISTER 2
After I dance with the Prince first!
STEPSISTER 1
No - me!
STEPSISTER 2
No - me!
[THEY square off - on the verge of a battle]
STEPMOTHER
Now, now, girls - all the young ladies of the Kingdom will get to dance with
the Prince.
CINDERELLA
But what about -
(tentatively - hopeful)
me?
STEPMOTHER
Of course, my dear, you may go to the ball.
CINDERELLA
(excited)
Oh, thank you, Stepmother!
STEPMOTHER
AFTER you complete this little list of unfinished tasks!
[the STEPMOTHER hands CINDERELLA another long scroll-like
job list]
CINDERELLA
(looking at the list – HER heart drops)
Oh my! This is longer than the list you gave me this morning!
STEPMOTHER
Cinderella! Are you complaining?
STEPSISTER 2
All she does is complain!
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STEPSISTER 1
(sarcastic - mocking)
Oh, this list is longer! Complain! Complain! Complain!
[as the THREE continue their usual mean attitude toward
CINDERELLA, PUTTERMAN is getting angry as if HE wants to
break from HIs disguise as the COAT-RACK and pounce on
THEM – but CINDERELLA motions to HIM to be quiet – HE
shifts position again]
CINDERELLA
Oh no, Stepmother I’m not complaining – I’m happy to do everything that you
ask - but –
STEPMOTHER
But?
CINDERELLA
Well - with all the work I have to do – I’m not sure I will have any time to
get a dress ready for the ball.
(hopeful)
Did you buy a dress for me?
STEPMOTHER
(of course not – and not caring)
Oh, alas – I must have overlooked getting a dress for you – we had to make a
noon lunch reservation. Oh - but Cinderella - I’m sure a girl as talented as
you can whip up a suitable dress in no time at all.
[PUTTERMAN can hardly restrain himself – HE is getting
angrier at THEM – but as the COAT-RACK, HE tries to
control HIMSELF – not blowing HIS cover]
Well - come along, my lovely daughters – we must get ready!
[the STEPSISTERS grab THEIR coats and wraps from the
PUTTERMAN/COAT RACK – the STEPMOTHER reaches for HER wrap
which has been shifted by PUTTERMAN to a place on the
“rack” where SHE did not originally hang it. SHE looks
puzzled – as if something is not right]
Now where did I put my wrap? I’m sure I hung it in this coat rack.
[the STEPMOTHER turns to the AUDIENCE]
Did you see where I put it? I had it when I came in?
[various called out AUDIENCE responses]
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STEPMOTHER (cont’d)
[as the STEPMOTHER walks back toward the PUTTERMAN COATRACK,
suddenly and quickly, HE grabs the wrap and comically hands it
to the STEPMOTHER who takes it, pauses a moment with a quizzical
look on HER face]
Hmmm?
[then the STEPMOTHER, clueless, exits with the STEPSISTERS,
laughing and giggling – leaving CINDERELLA and PUTTERMAN alone –
CINDERELLA quietly sobs]
PUTTERMAN
I am not a coat rat – I mean a coat rack! Oh, those three – they burn me up!
They treat you so –
(noticing CINDERELLA sobbing)
Cinderella – please don’t cry – it will be all right.
[MUSIC CUE 14: “Giggle”] START TRACK 14
(CINDERELLA is still sobbing)
Oh, dear – let me tell you what I do whenever I’m sad – I simply force
myself to giggle!
(HE giggles)
[CINDERELLA looks up at PUTTERMAN]
It works every time!
(singing)
YOU GOTTA’ GIGGLE - JUST A LITTLE
GIGGLE JUST A LITTLE EVERY DAY
YOU GOTTA’ GIGGLE - JUST A LITTLE
YOU’LL FIND IT CHASES ALL YOUR BLUES AWAY
YOU GOTTA’ LET IT OUT
AND THERE CAN BE NO DOUBT
THAT THINGS WILL START TO GO YOUR WAY
IF YOU GIGGLE
GIGGLE JUST A LITTLE EVERY DAY
(speaking)
It’s easy – just take a deep breath and –
(giggles mightily)
Try it Cinderella.
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CINDERELLA
Oh, Putterman – you’re so nice - but I’m really not in the giggling mood.
PUTTERMAN
(singing)
COME ON AND GIGGLE - JUST A LITTLE
IT DOESN’T TAKE A LOT OF EFFORT
JUST A SMILE
OR A TICKLE - IN YOUR MIDDLE
AND YOU’LL FORGET
THOSE CLOUDS OF GRAY FOR JUST A WHILE
WITH JUST A TINY JEST
YOU’RE GONNA’ FEEL YOUR BEST
AND EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY
IF YOU CAN GIGGLE
GIGGLE JUST A LITTLE EVERY DAY
(speaking)
Cinderella – let me show you what I do.
[with each silly word below, PUTTERMAN does a silly movement of
some type - ie: on “nibble” HE exaggerates eating; “wiggle” – HE
wiggles crazily, etc. – have fun with it]
(singing)
TITTLE -
SNIGGLE –
WIGGLE ALL YOUR CARES AWAY
NIBBLE -
SQUIGGLE –
AND THE PICKLE YOU’RE IN
WILL SIMPLY BE PASSÉ
[MUSIC CUE 14 CONTINUES]
(speaking)
Boys and Girls, can you help Cinderella giggle - let’s show how her how it’s
done - ready? Everybody giggle!
[AUDIENCE giggles]
C’mon - louder
[bigger AUDIENCE giggles]
That’s it! Just listening to you makes me want to giggle even more – C’mon
Cinderella –
[encouraging CINDERELLA]
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PUTTERMAN (cont’d)
(singing)
CAN YOU GIGGLE?
CINDERELLA
JUST A LITTLE
PUTTERMAN
COME ON, CINDERELLA
GIVE IT ONE MORE TRY
[SHE lets out a tiny giggle]
DON’T BE FICKLE
BE COMMITTAL
DON’T THINK ABOUT IT MUCH
OR EVEN WONDER WHY
IN EV’RY GRAND SOIREE
YOU’LL PARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAIS
IT REALLY COMES SO NAT-UR-AL-LY
PUTTERMAN & CINDERELLA
TOGETHER
(speaking)
Mais oui!
PUTTERMAN
IF YOU GIGGLE
(HE giggles)
REALLY GIGGLE
(THEY both giggle)
COME ON AND GIGGLE
(THEY both giggle more)
PUTTERMAN & CINDERELLA
TOGETHER
JUST GIGGLE WITH ME!
[MUSIC CUE 14 ENDS] END TRACK 14
[THEY are now slap-happy and giggling together]
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SCENE 4
Sweet Anticipation
[DIRECTOR’S NOTE: The following scene may be played without a
major scene change back to the Palace. THE PRINCE and FREDERICK
may simply be walking together or standing off to the side]
[MUSIC CUE 15: “Let’s Throw a Ball
Transition 1” (cont’d]] TRACK 15
(cont’d)
THE PRINCE
Frederick! I snuck a peak at the ballroom. I can’t believe how great
everything looks! You outdid yourself, my friend! I can hardly wait for
tonight!
FREDERICK
Not bad - if I may say so myself
[MUSIC CUE 15 ENDS] END TRACK 15
THE PRINCE
What great food I saw down in the royal kitchen!
FREDERICK
It is splendid, my Prince – the royal chef went all out - even made the
little sausages for you!
THE PRINCE
(excited)
With sweet barbeque sauce?
FREDERICK
Yes, indeed!
THE PRINCE
(more excited)
Pigs-in-a-blanket, too?
FREDERICK
In-a-blanket, sir!
[MUSIC CUE 16: “Let’s Throw a Ball Reprise”] START TRACK 16
THE PRINCE
You were right, my friend! It’s all so wonderful! Thank you!
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FREDERICK
My pleasure.
(singing)
THE PALACE BALL
JUST TRUST ME, PRINCE
YOU’LL FIN’LLY FIND THAT SPECIAL ONE
AND THEN YOU’LL BE CONVINCED
THE INVITATIONS – ARE SENT OUT
AND THERE WILL SURELY BE NO DOUBT
OUR SPLENDID BALL YOU WILL SEE
AND WE’LL MAKE PALACE HISTORY
I KNEW AT ONCE MY PRINCE YOU’LL SEE
YOU’LL LOVE THE BALL!
THE PRINCE
I’LL LOVE THE BALL
TOGETHER
THE PALACE BALL!
[MUSIC CUE 16 ENDS] END TRACK 16
[scene transition]
[MUSIC CUE 17: “The Stepsisters’ Sashay”] START TRACK 17
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SCENE 5
A Fairy Godmother
[MUSIC CUE 17: “The Stepsisters’ Sashay” (cont’d)] TRACK 17
(cont’d)
[CINDERELLA is working - stitching sadly on a threadbare
dress that is on a DRESS FORMS that SHE hopes to wear to
the ball.
THE STEPSISTERS enter – one more gaudy and gruesome
than the other – they pirouette and model their new
dresses – fussing and giggling – comical – play it
for laughs]
STEPMOTHER
Cinderella! Look how pretty your stepsisters are!
[MUSIC CUE 17 ENDS] END TRACK 17
CINDERELLA
Yes, Stepmother.
STEPMOTHER
Yes, Stepmother, what?
CINDERELLA
Yes, Stepmother - they – uh – they – look very pretty!
STEPMOTHER
Don’t they now – and –
(noticing CINDERELLA’S shabby dress)
Oh how quaint! Do you intend to wear THAT to the ball – IF you get your
chores done?
CINDERELLA
I was hoping to, Stepmother.
STEPMOTHER
Hmmm – there’s something not quite right about that dress? What do you say,
girls?
STEPSISTER 1
(going over to the dress)
I’d say this sleeve needs work!
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[STEPSISTER 1 rips off a sleeve of the DRESS]
STEPSISTER 2
(going over to the dress)
I’d say the hem is too long!
[STEPSISTER 2 rips off the hem of the DRESS]
STEPMOTHER
A pity it needs so much work – well - finish your chores, every item on the
list - AND your little dress – and perhaps we may see you at the ball.
Toot-a-loo! Come girls! Remember – dainty-like, lady-like - ha - ha - ha -
ha – ha! It’s going to be soooo much fun!
(ALL laugh)
[THEY all exit – CINDERELLA looks at the dress and picks up
the sleeve and hem and begins to cry as PUTTERMAN enters]
PUTTERMAN
(noticing SHE needs real cheering up)
Oh, Cinderella – I saw them tear your dress. I am so sorry – perhaps a
little giggle would help.
CINDERELLA
Oh, Putterman, I don’t think a thousand giggles could help me tonight.
PUTTERMAN
(kindly)
Well - could I get you something? A nice pot of tea, perhaps?
CINDERELLA
Dear Putterman, that would be lovely. And then we can talk a bit –
(gesturing toward the dress)
as I’m sure I won’t be going to the ball.
PUTTERMAN
(kindly, smiling, and bowing politely)
I shall return momentarily with your tea, Miss!
[PUTTERMAN leaves to get CINDERELLA tea. A KNOCK ON THE DOOR is
Heard]
[MUSIC CUE 18: “The Old Beggar Woman Appears Again”] START TRACK 18
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[CINDERELLA walks over to answer it – SHE opens the door. It is
the FAIRY GODMOTHER as THE OLD BEGGAR WOMAN from the earlier
scene – SHE carries a large shoulder BAG]
[NOTE REGARDING THE BAG: you can do the BAG any way you like.
One idea could be to do a “Mary Poppins” style bag that sits on
a table over a trap door so that you can have the FAIRY
GODMOTHER pull out large items that magically come out of a
smaller bag. OR – you can simply stuff everything into the bag]
CINDERELLA
(wiping the tears from HER eyes with a handkerchief)
Oh, it’s you! I’m so sorry about my Stepmother’s behavior this morning. I’m
sure you have come back for your basket of food. Just one moment and I will
get it for you.
FAIRY GODMOTHER
as THE OLD BEGGAR WOMAN
It’s not the food I came for. I came for YOU, Cinderella!
[MUSIC CUE 18 ENDS] END TRACK 18
CINDERELLA
(surprised – startled - and kind of frightened)
For me? How do you know my name? Who? Who are you?
FAIRY GODMOTHER
as THE OLD BEGGAR WOMAN
So many questions! Don’t be frightened, child!
[MUSIC CUE 19: “Fairy Godmother Magical
Glissando 1”] START TRACK 19
[the FAIRY GODMOTHER takes off HER outer cloak to reveal a
beautiful and magical “Fairy Godmother-like” dress – SHE pulls a
beautiful MAGIC WAND from the BAG as well. SHE IS NOW THE FAIRY
GODMOTHER!]
[MUSIC CUE 19 ENDS] END TRACK 19
[DIRECTOR’S NOTE: If the carpet bag has been placed over a trap
door or table with a trap door – the FAIRY GODMOTHER can pull
out an oversized MAGIC WAND and other oversized items from the
BAG]
[CINDERELLA is dumbfounded and looks at her as if to say
“what?”
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FAIRY GODMOTHER (cont’d)
[as the GLISSANDO ends]
(announcing, tongue-in-cheek)
I’m your FAIRY GODMOTHER! And I’m here to make your dreams come true!
(aside to the AUDIENCE)
It’s sounds so cliché - but I just love to say it!
(noticing Cinderella’s confused look)
Why the look? Haven’t you ever heard of a Fairy Godmother, before?
CINDERELLA
(dazed)
No - not really.
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Oh yeah! Everybody’s got one, honey – even those two stepsisters of yours.
(matter-of-factly and kind of disgusted)
But no self-respecting Fairy Godmother would ever appear to anyone like
them. They’re just too selfish – your Stepmother, too, for that matter!
(kindly)
Now YOU – my dear – you’re different! You’re kind and caring! Just like
earlier today when I asked for a morsel of food. You didn’t hesitate for a
moment to help an old lady in need.
CINDERELLA
But why did you pretend to be an old beggar woman?
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Oh – that’s just an old “Fairy-Godmother trick.” You know – “old lady
disguise” – the “beg for food” routine – it’s in every fairy tale. It was
the final test! There always has to be a final test! And you passed
gloriously!
CINDERELLA
Final test?
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Yes – before you go to the ball!
CINDERELLA
Me? Go to the Ball? But how? I thought it was just a dream!
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FAIRY GODMOTHER
Cinderella! Dreaming and wishing is all well and good –
[MUSIC CUE 20: “Just Put Your Best Foot Forward”] START TRACK 20
but if you really want something - you gotta’ step up and make it happen! MY
fairy-god-mama told me once that “Everything starts with that very first
step!”
[the FAIRY GODMOTHER reaches into her BAG and produces a
pair of beautiful and sparkling GLASS SLIPPERS. SHE
proudly shows the shoes to CINDERELLA and places them
center]
And, honey, it can’t hurt to have a really fabulous pair of shoes!
(singing)
JUST PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
(speaking)
Come on, Honey!
(singing)
YOU’VE GOT TO TAKE EVERY STEP
IN AN ELEGANT STYLE
KEEP YOUR CHIN UP
AND NEVER EVER GIVE UP
AND FACE THE WORLD WITH A SMILE
THE FIRST STEP YOU TAKE
IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
KICK UP YOUR HEELS
YOU CAN’T LOSE
YOU’LL NEVER REGRET
IF YOU TAKE THAT FIRST STEP
COME ON HONEY
STEP INTO THOSE
SHOES
[MUSIC CUE 21 CONTINUES]
CINDERELLA
(speaking)
Well, those shoes are beautiful, where did you get them?
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FAIRY GODMOTHER
Don’t you worry about that, none! Besides – a good Fairy Godmother never
gives away her secrets.
(singing)
JUST PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
You can do it.
(singing)
LEAVE YOUR WORRIES AND CARES
ON THE SHELF FOR AWHILE
JUST PUT ON YOUR BEST
AND YOU’LL FORGET ALL THE REST
YOU’LL SOON BECOME BEWITCHED AND BEGUILED
WHY NOT JUST STEP ONTO THE
ROAD LESS TRAVELED
ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS CHOOSE
YOU’LL NEVER KNOW WHY
TILL YOU GIVE IT A TRY
COME ON CINDY
JUST PUT ON THOSE SHOES
[MUSIC CUE 21 CONTINUES]
CINDERELLA
Oh, Fairy Godmother – I don’t know if I can!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Nonsense, girl – you’ll be fine. Just follow me! Ha – ha – ha - ha! Here we
go!
[DANCE BREAK: perhaps a TAP or a SOFT SHOE – or whatever you
like that is appropriate to the music.
During the DANCE, the FAIRY GODMOTHER encourages CINDERELLA to
join in with HER – showing CINDERELLA steps. Eventually THEY
dance together - the dialogue below takes place during the
dance]
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FAIRY GODMOTHER
(speaking)
Oh, watch me work!
That’s pretty good!
CINDERELLA
I think I’m getting it
I think you got it!
Is this it?
Ha ha ha ha - You go, girl!
(shouting out)
All right, here we go!
FAIRY GODMOTHER CINDERELLA
SO PUT
YOUR BEST FOOT
FORWARD I’LL PUT
MY BEST FOOT
FORWARD
TAKE ON THE
WHOLE WORLD
WITH THAT
AWARD-WINNNG SMILE
LEAVE YOUR BLUES I’LL LEAVE
IN YOUR SHOES MY
AND YOU’LL MAKE BLUES IN
HEADLINE NEWS MY SHOES
FOR STANDING OUT I’M STANDING OUT
ABOVE THE RANK AND FILE ABOVE THE RANK AND FILE
DON’T FORGET THAT EACH STEP
YOU TAKE IS NEVER CERTAIN
UNLESS YOU DO IT UNLESS I DO IT
CON-FI-DENT-LY CON-FI-DENT-LY
YOU’LL NEVER LOSE
IT’S THE PATH THAT YOU CHOOSE
THE PATH THAT I CHOOSE
JUST FOLLOW THE CLUES
TO THE RIGHT AVENUES
TO THE RIGHT AVENUES
LET’S GO HONEY
C’MON AND TRY ON THOSE SHOES
I’M GONNA TRY ON THOSE SHOES
YOU’LL CHASE AWAY ALL YOUR BLUES
I’LL CHASE AWAY ALL MY BLUES
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FAIRY GODMOTHER (cont’d) CINDERELLA (cont’d)
C’MON AND STEP IN THOSE SHOES
I’LL STEP IN THOSE SHOES
C’MON AND PUT ON THOSE
[CINDERELLA kicks off HER old shoes and puts on the
SLIPPERS – maybe they glow]
FAIRY GODMOTHER
(speaking)
And ya’ know what?
They’re perfect for ya’ honey!
FAIRY GODMOTHER & CINDERELLA
TOGETHER
(singing)
SHOES!
[MUSIC CUE 20 ENDS] END TRACK 20
FAIRY GODMOTHER
(speaking)
So – do you like the shoes?
CINDERELLA
I’ve never seen anything like them before!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Neither has anyone else. They’re enchanted slippers.
[can they glow again?]
In them you can become everything you want to be.
CINDERELLA
I do feel different already! What more do I need?
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Well – you have the shoes, but – I know there’s something else – oh, what is
it? Ah yes! Accessories! It is a ball, after all – hmmmmm - let’s see –
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[MUSIC CUE 21: “Magic Wand Glissando and Accessories”] START TRACK 21
[the FAIRY GODMOTHER make a grand wave with HER magic
wand over the bag - the FAIRY GODMOTHER then takes each item out
one by one]
Gloves – lovely!
[handing the gloves to an excited CINDERELLA who puts them on]
Necklace – perfect!
[handing the NECKLACE to an excited CINDERELLA or putting the
NECKLACE on HER]
And every girl needs – a tiara!
[SHE puts it on CINDERELLA’S head]
Magnificent!
[MUSIC CUE 21 ENDS] END TRACK 21
CINDERELLA
Oh – I’m speechless! But the ball – the palace is so far away – how do I get
there?
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Oh, yes – yes – yes – but - no worries - didn’t I notice a certain rat here
in this house somewhere.
CINDERELLA
Oh! That would be Putterman – he’s my best friend.
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Then call for him, dear.
CINDERELLA
Putterman! Putterman T. Rat – come up here!
[the FAIRY GODMOTHER makes a grand wave with the MAGIC WAND]
[MUSIC CUE 22: ”Putterman’s Magic Glissando 1” START TRACK 22
[MUSIC CUE 22 ENDS] END TRACK 22
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[PUTTERMAN enters. HE does not look like a RAT but a MAN and is
elegantly dressed as a COACHMAN. PUTTERMAN, however, is unaware
anything has happened to HIM]
PUTTERMAN
Yes, Cinderella – your tea is almost ready,
[CINDERELLA takes a look at PUTTERMAN – SHE can’t believe
the transformation. The FAIRY GODMOTHER looks pleased]
CINDERELLA
Putterman!!!
[PUTTERMAN is still unaware anything has happened to HIM]
Oh – Putterman – look at you!
[CINDERELLA holds up a hand mirror (or HE looks in an upright
mirror on stage) - PUTTERMAN looks at HIMSELF and then
gasps and squeals]
PUTTERMAN
Is it me? Could that really be me?
FAIRY GODMOTHER
It’s YOU my little furry friend.
CINDERELLA –
This is my Fairy Godmother, Putterman!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Yes – and any friend of Cinderella’s is a friend of mine. I have a very
special assignment for you this evening if you would say yes, of course.
PUTTERMAN
Anything!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
You are to be Cinderella’s Coachman!
PUTTERMAN
What a great responsibility – a position of honor – uh – what exactly IS a
coachman?
FAIRY GODMOTHER
You will drive the carriage that Cinderella will take to the ball.
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PUTTERMAN
But I’ve never driven a carriage before – I don’t even know HOW to drive a
carriage.
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Give me a little credit, will you? When I turned you into the coachman, I
gave you ALL the skill you need. You were meant for bigger things, after
all!
PUTTERMAN
Oh – I always knew it! Thank you! But a carriage – what carriage? The
stepmother and stepsisters took the carriage!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
No big deal! Not for me, anyway! I noticed a pumpkin patch in the garden
right outside the house and some mice in the barn!
[MUSIC CUE 23: “Pumpkin and Mice Magic Glissando] START TRACK 23
[the FAIRY GODMOTHER waves her wand magically]
[MUSIC CUE 23 ENDS] END TRACK 23
(announcing proudly)
The pumpkin has now become your carriage – and the mice have been turned
into horses! Nice ones too!
[SOUND EFFECT: HORSES WHINNYING] START TRACK 24
[we hear the sound of HORSES WHINNYING]
[SOUND EFFECT ENDS] END TRACK 24
(delighted with her magical skill)
Ha - ha - ha - ha - ha!
Now, I know there’s one more thing – I just can’t seem to remember – it is
such a big job being a Fairy Godmother, after all! Oh my –
(looking to the AUDIENCE)
Can you help me? What did I forget to give Cinderella? Is there something
more she should wear? Hmmm?
[the AUDIENCE shouts out – “THE DRESS!”]
Oh – the dress, of course – that’s it!
[MUSIC CUE 24: “Magical Dress Glissando”] START TRACK 25
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FAIRY GODMOTHER (cont’d)
[the FAIRY GODMOTHER make a last grand wave of HER magic wand and
CINDERELLA’S RAG DRESS magically becomes a beautiful BALL GOWN]
[DIRECTOR’S NOTE: as mentioned in the AUTHORS’ NOTES – if the
production does not allow for large magical effects, the
beautiful BALL GOWN could simply be pulled out of the FAIRY
GODMOTHER’S large carpet BAG. If the GOWN does not appear
magically on CINDERELLA – SHE holds it up in front of HERSELF]
[MUSIC CUE 24 ENDS] END TRACK 25
(pleased with herself – to the AUDIENCE)
I’m good.
(to CINDERELLA)
Stunning! Don’t you think?
CINDERELLA
It’s just beautiful!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
But before you go to the ball, I must remind you BOTH of the fine print.
CINDERELLA
Fine print? I don’t understand.
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Yes, dear – the “manufacturer’s limited warranty,” if you wish. You see –
all of this is for “one time use” only! None of it can stay like this
forever. At midnight the spell will be broken.
CINDERELLA
Midnight?
[MUSIC CUE 25: “Midnight Underscoring”] START TRACK 26
FAIRY GODMOTHER
At midnight tonight your gown will become your tattered dress. And the
necklace – gloves - the tiara – everything - will all disappear! The horses
will turn back into mice - and the coach will become a pumpkin - and
Putterman -
PUTTERMAN
(alarmed)
Oh, Goodness – what will happen to ME?! Will I - I – disappear, too?
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[MUSIC CUE 25 ENDS] END TRACK 26
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Oh – heavens no! But I’m afraid that you will become a rat again!
PUTTERMAN
(pleading)
Can’t I please stay a coachman forever? Oh, please!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
The spell is the spell! So I suggest you make it an early night and come
home before it all happens. Save yourself the trouble of – well – rather
difficult explanations. Do you promise?
CINDERELLA
I promise Fairy Godmother!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Good. So hurry along!
(reminiscing)
Oh, palace balls can be so much fun – in my younger days, you know, I was
quite the dancer
[CINDERELLA turns to go – but then turns back and kisses the
FAIRY GODMOTHER on the cheek]
CINDERELLA
Thank you, Fairy Godmother!
[CINDERELLA exits]
[PUTTERMAN is equally excited and beyond HIMSELF with glee and
comically runs up to the FAIRY GODMOTHER – HE hugs HER in a
long and comical and exaggerated way]
PUTTERMAN
Oh, thank you, Fairy Godmother – OH thank you – thank you – thank –
FAIRY GODMOTHER
(interrupting)
I am technically not YOUR Fairy Godmother, but I am allowed to occasionally
include others in the “dreams come true” thing.
(cautioning HIM)
And remember, my dear rat – I put it in YOUR charge to get the lady home
before midnight – do not forget!
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PUTTERMAN
I’ll remember – midnight!
(pausing for just a second)
I’ll never forget you, Fairy Godmother.
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Oh – fiddlesticks! BE OFF – the both of you - or you’ll be late! Go!
[MUSIC CUE 26: “Off to the Ball”] START TRACK 27
[PUTTERMAN begins to exit – but pauses and looks at the AUDIENCE
with giddy glee]
PUTTERMAN
Oh my!
(squealing with excitement)
He - He - He - He – He!
[PUTTERMAN exits]
FAIRY GODMOTHER
(shaking HER head with a sort of resignation)
Kids!
[MUSIC CUE 26 CONTINUES INTO THE NEXT SCENE OR IS USED TO END ACT ONE.
SEE NOTE BELOW]
[scene transitions]
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OPTIONAL BREAK FOR INTERMISSION
When performing the show with an intermission –
Use MUSIC CUE 26 – TRACK 27 “Off to the Ball”
to end ACT I
and MUSIC CUE 27 – TRACK 28 “The Prince’s Fanfare 1”
as the top of Scene 6
which would be the start of ACT II
OR
When performing the show without an intermission,
Use MUSIC CUE 26 – TRACK 27 “Off to the Ball”
as scene transition music
from Scene 5 to Scene 6
as indicated above in the script
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[OPTIONAL START OF ACT 2]
SCENE 6
The Grand Ball
[MUSIC CUE 26: “Off to the Ball” (cont’d)] TRACK 27
(cont’d)
[once the scene has transitioned]
[MUSIC CUE 26 ENDS] END TRACK 27
FREDERICK
(announces regally)
The Prince’s Grand Ball!
[MUSIC CUE 27: “The Prince’s Fanfare 1”] START TRACK 28
[DIRECTOR’S NOTE: at the end of the TRACK CD, there is an
optional alternate extended version of the “The Prince’s
Fanfare” - which we have called “The Prince’s Fanfare –
Extended.” You may wish to use this if you need more music for
the scene change to the Ball]
[The “orchestra” (on track) is playing as the GUESTS of the
BALL are milling about.
The STEPMOTHER and STEPSISTERS are present, as is the
PRINCE, FREDERICK, (OPTIONAL MAN and WOMAN EXTRA if
desired as well as other extra ENSEMBLE should you have
them). The FAIRY GODMOTHER may double as a GUEST.
STEPSISTER 1 in particular is eagerly at the buffet
table, nibbling, eating cake, putting hors d’oeuvres into
her hand bag. STEPSISTER 2 is fussing with a hanky over her
nose]
[The PRINCE and FREDERICK walk past THEM – as the STEPMOTHER
interjects HERSELF to the PRINCE – motioning her DAUGHTERS to
come quickly over]
[MUSIC CUE 27 ENDS] END TRACK 28
STEPMOTHER
(to the PRINCE)
Kind and gracious Sir, it is with extreme pleasure that I introduce to you
my two lovely daughters -
(an aside to the PRINCE)
each quite a catch, I might add.
(motioning to STEPSISTER 2 - formally)
May I introduce to you my youngest daughter.
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STEPSISTER 2
(to the PRINCE)
Where’s the thermostat? Can you turn up the heat in here? I’m fighting a
cold, you know.
(blows HER nose, exaggerated and noisily)
[The PRINCE attempts to graciously bow, but eyes FREDERICK with
suspicion. The STEPMOTHER dismisses STEPSISTER’S 2 disastrous
comment, moving quickly onto STEPSISTER 1]
STEPMOTHER
(to the PRINCE)
And you will find my other daughter equally as charming and delightful, I’m
sure.
[The PRINCE acknowledges STEPSISTER 1]
THE PRINCE
(politely)
Miss.
[MUSIC CONTINUES]
STEPSISTER 1
Look! They have turkey legs – figs with plum sauce, pickled pigs feet,
kumquats, chips and French Onion dip – When do we eat?!!
[PRINCE and FREDERICK have an aside as the STEPSISTERS and OTHERS
mull about]
THE PRINCE
Frederick, I’m not sure if this Ball will be the magical night that I had
hoped for. It’s not looking too good.
[MUSIC CUE 28: “Just Put Your Best Foot
Forward Reprise”] START TRACK 29
FREDERICK
No need to worry, my young Prince. It’s at balls such as these where
anything can happen!
(singing, slowly and thoughtfully, to the PRINCE)
JUST PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
(speaking)
Try it.
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FREDERICK (cont’d)
(singing)
YOU’VE GOT TO TAKE EVERY STEP
IN YOUR OWN REGAL STYLE
(speaking in-time)
You might be surprised
So take these words from the wise
(singing)
THAT SURELY WILL BRING BACK YOUR SMILE
(speaking in-time)
The first step you take
Is the most important
(singing)
KICK UP YOUR HEELS
TIME TO SCHMOOZE –
YOU’LL NEVER REGRET
IF YOU TAKE THAT FIRST STEP
(speaking)
You can do it, Sir.
(singing)
YOU’VE GOT NOTHIN’
TO LOSE!
[MUSIC CONTINUES AND SHIFTS TO A WALTZ TEMPO (DO NOT STOP THE
TRACK) as the STEPMOTHER pushes STEPSISTER 1 to the PRINCE. SHE
giggles. HE looks back to FREDERICK for reassurance, who motions
to HIM to continue with the interaction]
[MUSIC CUE 29: “Dance with Me Part 1”] TRACK 29
CONTINUES
STEPSISTER 1
(SHE giggles)
THE PRINCE
(formally)
Good Evening.
STEPSISTER 1
(SHE giggles again)
THE PRINCE
It’s a beautiful night, isn’t it? Are you enjoying yourself?
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STEPSISTER 1
(SHE giggles yet again)
THE PRINCE
(sarcastic)
Wonderful.
(THE PRINCE shoots a look back at FREDERICK)
[Politely, THE PRINCE offers STEPSISTER 1 the waltz position of
his arms as SHE assumes the partner pose as well, then giggles
again. THEY stand there, unmoving, as THE PRINCE continues]
(awkwardly, trying to make conversation)
Uhh – uhh – why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself – anything
you’d like to share?
[SHE grabs THE PRINCE and begins dancing - leading THE PRINCE]
STEPSISTER 1
(with gusto)
DANCE WITH ME
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DANCE WITH ME
AND YOU’LL SURELY SEE
I’M DIVINE
ALL I NEED
IS JUST A LITTLE
BIT OF YOUR TIME
[SHE begins to dance the PRINCE toward the buffet table –
SHE can’t help HERSELF]
I’M PETITE! I’M SUBLIME!
[as THEY pass the table, STEPSISTER 1 reaches out and grabs
a LARGE CARROT STICK from the table and dips it in the
RANCH DRESSING – holding it up]
SO DANCE – DANCE – DANCE!
[SHE takes a bite of the CARROT – “crunch”]
(delighted)
OH! This dressing is ranch!
(singing with mouthful)
DANCE WITH ME!
[MUSIC CUE 29 CONTINUES] TRACK 29
CONTINUES
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[THE PRINCE notices STEPSISTER 1 with the CARROT STICK]
THE PRINCE
I’ve noticed you have a fine – uh - appreciation for our buffet – do you
like our – uh - culinary offerings?
[STEPSISTER 1 is clueless]
STEPSISTER 1
Culinary - what? Huh?
THE PRINCE
Are you enjoying the food?
STEPSISTER 1
Mostly everything.
THE PRINCE
MOSTLY? What is it that you don’t like?
STEPSISTER 1
I despise the little sausages.
THE PRINCE
(it figures)
Oh great!
[trying to get away from HER]
Would you like some punch?
STEPSISTER 1
I would love some!
THE PRINCE
Good – you’ll find it over there!
STEPSISTER 1
Huh? Oh – hmmpf!
[annoyed, STEPSISTER 1 walks over to the punch bowl]
[MUSIC CUE 29 ENDS] END TRACK 29
[walking over to FREDERICK]
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THE PRINCE
Really, Frederick, I think this is pointless. Let’s cut our losses -call it
a night – and head down to the royal bowling alley. I feel like knocking
down some pins.
FREDERICK
Patience, Sir, patience.
[MUSIC CUE 30: “Dance with Me Part 2”] START TRACK 30
I assure you – the right young lady might appear at any moment. Besides,
it’s not that –
[just then STEPSISTER 1 taps FREDERICK on the shoulder, and
unexpectedly, grabs him up into a waltz, quickly spinning
FREDERICK off to the side]
baaaaaaaddd!
(calling out to PRINCE)
I take it all back!
THE PRINCE
Ha – ha – ha! I’ll meet you in the royal -
[without warning and while THE PRINCE isn’t looking
STEPSISTER 2 grabs THE PRINCE – spins HIM around and is
unexpectedly caught up in a WALTZ with HIM in mid
sentence]
bowling alleyyyyyy!
STEPSISTER 2
I love bowling!
THE PRINCE
Spare me!
[SHE is leading THE PRINCE - throughout the dance, SHE is
stepping on HIS toes, etc]
STEPSISTER 2
(singing - with gusto)
DANCE WITH ME
PRINCY HONEY
JUST DON’T BREATHE ON ME
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KEEP YOUR DISTANCE PLEASE
IT’S FOR THE BEST
WE NEVER WANT TO
PUT THOSE LITTLE
GERMS TO THE TEST
[SHE coughs – then coughs again]
(speaking)
It’s nothing – I’m just a little under the weather – it’s probably just a
strain of the H-1 sub-tropical bird flu –
[the PRINCE backs off with concern – but STEPSISTER 2 grabs
HIM back]
SO DANCE, DANCE,
(COUGH)
WITH ME!
[MUSIC CUE 30 CONTINUES] TRACK 30
CONTINUES
STEPSISTER 2
(speaking)
Do you think you could get me an appointment with the Royal Doctor? I have
a few ailments I’d like to discuss with him – vertigo – chronic heartburn –
post-nasal drip – hives -
[ignoring HER]
THE PRINCE
Madam, I believe you are leading.
STEPSISTER 2
And quite well, I might add.
(cough – cough)
THE PRINCE
Yes, well – uhh – you’ll excuse me, of course. Pressing royal duties and
such - two aspirin and a hot compress – you understand.
[THE PRINCE politely bows and gracefully removes himself
from the dance, once again approaching FREDERICK who also
bows and politely extricates HIMSELF from the dance with
STEPSISTER 1]
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FREDERICK
(to the PRINCE) I know - don’t say it, I know this evening isn’t quite
working out as we planned, but I still have hope, Sir.
THE PRINCE
I have hope, too.
[MUSIC CUE 30 ENDS] END TRACK 30
I hope this night is over quickly!
[The STEPMOTHER approaches THE PRINCE, inserting HERSELF into the
conversation]
STEPMOTHER
Sir, may I have a moment of your time?
[MUSIC CUE 31: “Dance with Me Part 3”] START TRACK 31
THE PRINCE
(reluctant, but polite) Of course – yes, of course.
[SHE waits politely, yet with an attitude. It is clear SHE
expects him to offer HER his hand in the dance. THE PRINCE
shoots FREDERICK a “what-have-you-gotten-me-into” glance –
then offers the STEPMOTHER his hand in the dance]
STEPMOTHER
DANCE WITH ME
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DANCE WITH ME
JUST BETWEEN YOU AND ME
LET’S HAVE A LITTLE TALK
AREN’T MY DAUGHTERS
JUST THE PERFECT CHIP OFF THE BLOCK
WHICH DO YOU PREFER?
(motioning to STEPSISTER 1 who is still eating)
WHO’S PRETTIER?
(motioning to STEPSISTER 2 who is blowing her nose)
SHE OR HER?
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[MUSIC CUE 31 CONTINUES] TRACK 31
CONTINUES
[THE PRINCE eases out of the dance, beginning to politely
escort the STEPMOTHER off of the dance floor]
THE PRINCE
Well, Madam, I – I – don’t quite know. It would take some time – perhaps a
century or so - to truly appreciate each of their - their –
STEPMOTHER
Their what?
THE PRINCE
Their – uh – how should I put it? Unique - individual - qualities? Their
unusual – yet, of course, admirable – slightly frightening – and –
STEPMOTHER
Excuse me?
THE PRINCE
(searching for a tactful response)
And far from ordinary –
[suddenly CINDERELLA appears at the doorway. SHE is
amazingly beautiful. SHE looks around innocently,
expectantly. PUTTERMAN is standing nearby HER]
[EVERYONE’S attention turns to CINDERELLA. The PRINCE is
mesmerized – eyes transfixed upon HER. HIS string
of adjectives directed toward the STEPSISTERS begin to
change and clearly reference CINDERELLA]
Breathtaking - extraordinarily beautiful –
(awestruck)
like something that just stepped out of dream –
[MUSIC CUE 31 ENDS] ` END TRACK 31
[THE PRINCE stands transfixed – staring at CINDERELLA who
begins to walk toward HIM – the STEPMOTHER and STEPSISTERS
comment]
STEPSISTER 1
Who is that?!
STEPMOTHER
She looks oddly familiar.
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STEPSISTER 2
I don’t like her.
STEPSISTER 1
She’s not his type. He likes more hearty girls.
STEPSISTER 2
The Prince needs someone who
(cough)
keeps
(cough)
herself tidy and neat and
(cough)
germ free. Someone like me!
[the PRINCE is drawn to CINDERELLA – THEY can’t take THEIR eyes
from each other – THEY begin to walk toward one another - the
STEPMOTHER takes note – PUTTERMAN moves into the party –
mingling]
STEPMOTHER
(not happy)
Hmmmmm! This could be a problem – a real problem.
[THE PRINCE is now facing CINDERELLA – HE speaks to HER]
[MUSIC CUE 32: “Dance with Me Part 4”] START TRACK 32
CINDERELLA
Good evening.
THE PRINCE
A wonderful, beautiful, and most amazing evening to you, too, Miss.
CINDERELLA
Perhaps you can help me. A special friend of mine sent me here tonight. She
said I should dance with the Prince.
THE PRINCE
She did – did she?
CINDERELLA
Oh yes, do you know him – the Prince, that is?
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THE PRINCE
I do.
CINDERELLA
What sort of fellow is he? Is he nice?
THE PRINCE
Oh – extremely nice – and witty – intelligent - and quite interesting – why
do you ask?
CINDERELLA
Because you know how Princes can sometimes be.
THE PRINCE
Why don’t you tell me?
CINDERELLA
It is said that Princes can sometimes be aloof – living in a palace and all
- and – of course - a little boastful!
[realizing SHE is referring to HIM]
THE PRINCE
(flustered)
Well I – I mean the Prince – uh – I – uh - he – the Prince - doesn’t get out
of the palace very often – and well – he – I – I mean he –
ohhhh –
CINDERELLA
(tongue-in-cheek)
Well sir, might you point out this nice, witty – intelligent and quite
interesting Prince to me?
[MUSIC CUE 32 ENDS] END TRACK 32
[THE PRINCE looks around the room, pauses – then takes his
finger and points to his chest – beaming a smile]
THE PRINCE
I’m the Prince.
[CINDERELLA laughs]
(concerned)
You’re laughing – did I say something funny?
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CINDERELLA
Not at all – I knew you were the Prince the moment I came into the ballroom.
THE PRINCE
You did – How?
CINDERELLA
Well – first of all – everyone was staring at you – and – of course – as I
came in I passed that very large portrait of you hanging in the hallway!
[MUSIC CUE 33: “Dance with Me Part 5” START TRACK 33
with MIDNIGHT CLOCK CHIME]
[THE PRINCE laughs – then CINDERELLA laughs and suddenly they are
completely at ease with each other]
THE PRINCE
So – as you seem to know me - can you tell me about yourself? I’ve never
seen you before. Where are you from?
CINDERELLA
(concerned SHE will be found out and suddenly aware of the time) We
can talk of that after the dance. I - I’m afraid I’m in a bit of hurry.
THE PRINCE
Well, then –
[THE PRINCE takes CINDERELLA’S hand]
(singing)
DANCE WITH ME
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DANCE WITH ME
AND I HOPE YOU’LL SEE
THAT I’M NICE
IF YOU’RE INCLINED
ALL I NEED
IS JUST A LITTLE
BIT OF YOUR TIME
CINDERELLA
(speaking)
Well, I don’t have much of it.
THE PRINCE
(singing)
SO DANCE, DANCE, DANCE WITH ME!
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CINDERELLA
DANCE A THE PRINCE
DANCE I’M DANCING
FLY FLY -
ON WINGS ING
ONCE UPON A TIME ONCE UPON A TIME
I DREAMED OF -----
SUCH I
THINGS DREAMED OF SUCH
SUCH A NIGHT THINGS
UN- SUCH
FOR-
SEEN A NIGHT OF
EVERY EV-
THING I’VE RY-
WISHED THING
HOPED FOR HOPED FOR
OR DREAMED OR DREAMED
THE PRINCE
A THOUSAND SHOOTING STARS
IN THE NIGHTTIME SKY
THERE AREN’T ENOUGH TO WISH UPON
AS THEY STREAM BY
[lights focus on THE PRINCE and CINDERELLA all the rest of
the ENSEMBLE are in darkness – magical moment – as if no
one else is in the room]
CINDERELLA & THE PRINCE
TOGETHER
FLYING NOW
‘CROSS THE FLOOR
HOPING FOR SO MUCH MORE
WHILE THE MUSIC’S SINGING
REALLY –
CINDERELLA
I’M JUST
THE PRINCE
DREAMING DANCE WITH ME
ALL YOU HAVE DO IS
DANCE WITH ME
ALL YOU HAVE DO IS
DANCE*
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[*As THE PRINCE sings the word “DANCE” above, the MIDNIGHT CLOCK
CHIME (ON TRACK 33) begins as the dance music ends abruptly. The
magical moment is over. CINDERELLA is startled as SHE hears the
clock chime – and remembers the FAIRY GODMOTHER’S warning]
[MUSIC CUE 33 CONTINUES]
CINDERELLA
Oh, no – I must leave!
THE PRINCE
Now? But why? You’ve only just arrived!
CINDERELLA
I – I can’t say – I just have to go!
THE PRINCE
Please stay!
CINDERELLA
You truly are a nice Prince. I’m sorry – really - so sorry!
PUTTERMAN
Please! Miss – come quickly!
[THEY both run off and exit – CINDERELLA stumbles and loses
a SLIPPER]
CINDERELLA
Oh no!
[knowing SHE has no time left, CINDERELLA leaves the
SLIPPER and exits with PUTTERMAN. THE PRINCE runs
and picks the SLIPPER up]
PUTTERMAN
Hurry!
THE PRINCE
(calling out) Look here – your slipper! Come back – please come back!
[the CLOCK stops chiming]
[MUSIC CUE 33 (CHIME) ENDS] END TRACK 33
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THE PRINCE (cont’d)
Everyone – the ball is over! I’d appreciate it if you would leave now!
(calling out)
Frederick!
[ALL exit as FREDERICK joins THE PRINCE as the scene
transitions]
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SCENE 7
The Glass Slipper
[MUSIC CUE 34: “There’s a Girl, There’s
a Slipper Reprise”] START TRACK 34
THE PRINCE
Oh, Frederick – what happened? Finally I found her! And before I knew it she
disappeared.
FREDERICK
Love can be fleeting, my Prince. I just never saw it flee so quickly.
[THE PRINCE holds up the slipper]
THE PRINCE
But she did leave this – it’s a clue to who she is – a beautiful glass
slipper – belonging to a beautiful, wonderful girl!
(singing)
THERE’S A GIRL
THERE’S A SLIPPER
AND SOMEHOW NOW THE TWO
ARE FAR APART
IT’S THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION
THAT IS BURNING IN MY HEART
WHERE IS SHE?
WHOSE SLIPPER THIS MIGHT BE?
WHERE IS THE GIRL
WHO SUDDENLY APPEARED
THEN JUST AS SUDDENLY
SHE VANISHED - DISAPPEARED
BUT AT LEAST SHE LEFT BEHIND
A CLUE FOR ME TO FIND
A SLIPPER - THAT MUST FIT HER
A PERFECT GLASS SLIPPER
[MUSIC CUE 34 CONTINUES]
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THE PRINCE (cont’d)
(speaking)
That’s it! We shall go throughout the kingdom and try this slipper on the
foot of every maiden in the land – and whoever it fits shall be declared my
bride! If – of course – she agrees
FREDERICK
Sir – that’s a lot of feet – it could take days, weeks –
THE PRINCE
I don’t care if it takes years – from every size six to sixteen-and-a-half -
I will try them all!
FREDERICK
Have no fear, young Prince. I shall get the royal shoehorn and together we
shall find the foot –
THE PRINCE
AND the remarkable girl attached to it!
(singing)
THERE’S A GIRL
THERE’S A BEAUTIFUL SLIPPER
AND THE TWO ARE MEANT TO BE TOGETHER
THEN WE BOTH WILL HAVE FOREVER
IF I FIND THE SHE
WHOSE SLIPPER THIS MIGHT BE!
[MUSIC CUE 34 ENDS] END TRACK 34
[MUSIC CUE 35: “After There’s a Girl, There’s
a Slipper Reprise”] START TRACK 35
[scene transitions]
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SCENE 8
Happily Ever After
[MUSIC CUE 35: “After There’s a Girl, There’s
a Slipper Reprise” (cont’d)] TRACK 35
(cont’d)
[the STEPSISTERS are soaking their feet and talking about
the ball with their STEPMOTHER – STEPSISTER 2 is moaning]
[MUSIC CUE 35 ENDS] END TRACK 35
STEPSISTER 2
(moaning)
STEPMOTHER
Daughter! Why are you moaning?
STEPSISTER 2
Oh, my bunions are doubly bunion-y. All that dancing made my feet swell up.
STEPSISTER 1
And I’m still hungry. When that silly girl ran out at midnight, they cleared
the buffet table.
STEPSISTER 2
(nasty)
I’m surprised you didn’t clear the buffet table yourself.
STEPSISTER 1
It was so good, I couldn’t stop nibbling!
STEPSISTER 2
Nibbling! I’d call it scooping and shoveling!
STEPSISTER 1
It was better than YOUR constant sniffling and sneezing!
STEPMOTHER
Enough girls!
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STEPSISTER 1
I can’t believe how some “who-knows-who, nobody-ever-saw-before” showed up!
STEPSISTER 2
Yeah - just when we were doing so well with the Prince.
STEPMOTHER
It’s not fair I say! Not fair at all! Some strange GIRL coming in and
disrupting all our plans.
[CINDERELLA begins to enter with a TRAY OF TEA]
Oh – here comes CINDERELLA with our tea – finally! Now – shush! No mention
of that GIRL.
[CINDERELLA is now onstage and begins handing out the cups of
tea. The STEPMOTHER and STEPSISTERS decide to make her jealous]
CINDERELLA
Oh, Stepmother – Stepsisters – was the Ball wonderful?
STEPMOTHER
I would say it was – perfection!
STEPSISTER 1
Yes! And I would say it was marvelous!
STEPSISTER 2
Yes! And I would say it was stu-pend – stu-pen-da – (can’t pronounce it -
giving up) what she said!
CINDERELLA
Oh – I’m so envious!
STEPSISTER 2
Yes – Cinderella –
[MUSIC CUE 36: “You Should Have Been There Part 1”] START TRACK 36
too bad you missed it!
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STEPSISTER 1
(singing)
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE
YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN IT
I REALLY MEAN IT’S
SUCH A PITY THAT YOU WEREN’T
STEPSISTER 2
BUT THAT’S WHAT HAPPENS
WHEN YOU DAYDREAM
AND YOU NEVER EVER FINISH UP YOUR WORK
STEPSISTER 1 & 2
TOGETHER
(speaking)
Poor you!
STEPSISTER 1
WE’LL GIVE YOU GLIMPSES
THE SMALLEST DETAILS
STEPMOTHER
OF HOW THE PRINCE
ENJOYED HIS DANCES WITH MY GIRLS
STEPSISTER 1 & 2
TOGETHER
HE LOVED OUR DRESSES
AND IN THE DANCING
HE SEEMED TO LIKE US MORE WITH EVERY TWIRL AND WHIRL
CINDERELLA
It sounds wonderful!
STEPSISTER 1
YOU SHOULD HAVE
BEEN THERE
STEPSISTER 2
YOU SHOULD HAVE
BEEN THERE
STEPMOTHER
YOU SHOULD HAVE
BEEN THERE
BOTH STEPSISTERS TOGETHER
YOU SHOULD HAVE
BEEN THERE
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STEPMOTHER
WE REALLY MEAN IT’S SUCH A PITY
THAT YOU WEREN’T
STEPSISTER 1
YOU DIDN’T FINISH
ALL YOUR DUTIES
STEPSISTER 2
AND ONE WOULD THINK BY NOW
THAT MAYBE YOU’D HAVE LEARN’’T
(speaking)
I mean learned!
[MUSIC CUE 36 CONTINUES]
CINDERELLA
I know – I should have tried harder to finish up all my chores. But tell me
more about the Ball – was the Prince dashing in his *blue coat?
(*or whatever color coat you design)
STEPMOTHER
He was resplendent! He – wait – how did you know his coat was *blue?
CINDERELLA
(flustered) I - I just imagined it was.
STEPSISTER 1
Well – personally - I was bored – I didn’t like the type of music they
chose. I’m more of a disco girl, myself.
[STEPSISTER 1 does a little “Stayin’ Alive” pointing up and down
with HER arm]
CINDERELLA
Oh – but I love the waltz – all those violins are so very beautiful!
[MUSIC CUE 36 ENDS] END TRACK 36
STEPMOTHER
Cinderella!
(suspicious)
How did you know they played the waltz?
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CINDERELLA
(covering)
I – uh - I read in a book once that all grand balls play the waltz!
STEPMOTHER
Cinderella! Were you here in this house the entire night?
CINDERELLA
Dear Stepmother – you and my Stepsisters took the carriage – and the palace
was much too far for me to walk.
STEPMOTHER
(half to herself)
I guess it can’t be. Not at all. Never. Ha - Ha - Ha - Ha - what was I
thinking?
[the STEPMOTHER walks toward the AUDIENCE – eyeing them
suspiciously]
SHE couldn’t have gone to the Ball – could she?
[the AUDIENCE replies NO! The STEPMOTHER prods them]
Are you – sure?
[the AUDIENCE replies YES!]
I didn’t think so!
[MUSIC CUE 37: “You Should Have Been
There Part 2”] START TRACK 37
STEPSISTER 2
(singing)
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE
CINDERELLA
I SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE
STEPSISTER 1
YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN IT
CINDERELLA
I WISH I’D SEEN IT
BOTH STEPSISTERS
HOW EXTREME IT WAS
A PARTY AND A HALF!
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STEPMOTHER
TOO BAD YOU DIDN’T
GET THE FLOORS DONE
IT’S A CRYING SHAME
BUT SOMEHOW I MUST LAUGH!
Ha - Ha - Ha – Ha!
STEPSISTER 1
THE LITTLE DETAILS
STEPSISTER 2
OH THE DETAILS
STEPMOTHER
ALL THE DETAILS
CINDERELLA
SUCH LOVELY DETAILS!
ALL
OF THE VERY SPLENDID PARTY
BOTH STEPSISTERS & STEPMOTHER
TOGETHER
THAT YOU MISSED!
STEPSISTER 1
OH I WAS FLYING
STEPSISTER 2
NO DENYING
STEPMOTHER
I WAS SPYING
CINDERELLA
I WAS SIGHING
STEPSISTERS 1 & 2
TOGETHER
WE WERE TRYING HARD TO WIN THE PRINCE’S KISS’T
STEPMOTHER
(speaking)
They mean kiss.
ALL
(EXCEPT CINDERELLA)
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE
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STEPSISTER 1
BEEN THERE
STEPSISTER 2
BEEN THERE
STEPMOTHER
CINDERELLA
STEPSISTERS 1 & 2
CINDERELLA
STEPMOTHER
YOU COULD HAVE MET THE FELLA
NOW IT IS TOO LATE
SCRUBBING FLOORS AND
DOING DISHES
MOPPING
CLEANING
SCRUBBING
SWEEPING
IS YOUR FATE
STEPMOTHER
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE
CINDERELLA
I SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE
YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN IT
I SHOULD HAVE SEEN IT
I REALLY MEAN I REALLY MEAN
IT’S SUCH A PITY IT’S SUCH A PITY
THAT YOU WEREN’T OH NO
STEPSISTERS 1 & 2
IT’S JUST TOO BAD FOR CINDERELLA
STEPSISTERS 1 & 2
& STEPMOTHER CINDERELLA
YOU REALLY SHOULD I REALLY SHOULD
HAVE BEEN THERE HAVE BEEN THERE
ALL
(EXCEPT FOR CINDERELLA)
BUT YOU WEREN’T
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STEPMOTHER CINDERELLA
YOU WEREN’T! (speaking)
I weren’t!
STEPSISTER 1
YOU WEREN’T! YOU WEREN’T!
I mean I wasn’t!
STEPSISTER 2
YOU WEREN’T! YOU WEREN’T! YOU WEREN’T
I really wasn’t!
BOTH STEPSISTERS
& STEPMOTHER
NO YOU WEREN’T!
[MUSIC CUE 37 ENDS] END TRACK 37
[the STEPMOTHER and both STEPSISTERS all laugh at CINDERELLA’S
expense as they deliver the following lines]
STEPSISTER 1
(laughing)
She wasn’t -
STEPMOTHER
(laughing)
She didn’t -
STEPSISTER 2
(laughing)
She weren’t -
STEPSISTER 1
(laughing)
She couldn’t –
[THEY are gone]
[MUSIC CUE 38: “When My Eyes Met His”] START TRACK 38
CINDERELLA
But I was there –
[CINDERELLA takes the other GLASS SLIPPER (the one that didn’t
fall off) which SHE has hidden in HER pocket and lovingly looks
at it]
and it was the most wonderful night of my life!
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CINDERELLA (cont’d)
(singing)
MOST FAIRY TALES SAY
THAT DREAMS COME TRUE
AND I CAN SAY THEY DO
EVEN IF FOR JUST ONE NIGHT
OR JUST ONE MOMENT
YOU SEE HIM STANDING THERE
HIS SMILE, HIS REGAL STARE
YOU SHARE A BIT OF LAUGHTER
WHEN MY EYES MET HIS
I HAD MY HAPP’LY EVER AFTER
[MUSIC CUE 38 ENDS] END TRACK 38
[MUSIC CUE 39: “The Prince’s Fanfare 2”] START TRACK 39
[we hear a FANFARE anticipating the arrival of THE PRINCE and
FREDERICK at CINDERELLA’S house – CINDERELLA quickly puts the
SLIPPER back into HER pocket - the STEPMOTHER and STEPSISTERS
excitedly run in]
STEPMOTHER
Ohhhhh! It’s the Prince! Word has it that he is going throughout the kingdom
trying to find the girl who left her slipper at the Ball!
[MUSIC CUE 39 ENDS] END TRACK 39
Quickly girls – freshen up! We must be ready. After all – one of you could
be a princess this very day!
[the STEPSISTERS begin primping with hairbrushes, mirrors,
and the like. CINDERELLA joins in the excitement – then]
Oh – Cinderella – not you! You weren’t at the Ball after all. Quick – go to
your room!
CINDERELLA
But the Prince. Can’t I see him? Even for just a moment?
STEPMOTHER
Absolutely not! What would a Prince want with you, anyway?
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CINDERELLA
But Stepmother – please.
STEPMOTHER
You heard me – go to your room! Wait! On second thought go out to the barn
and stay there until they leave!
[upset and in tears, CINDERELLA runs off – the STEPSISTERS await
THE PRINCE excitedly – FREDERICK enters with the glass slipper
on a silk pillow – THE PRINCE follows]
STEPSISTER 1
Hi! Do you remember us?
FREDERICK
How could one forget?
STEPSISTERS 1 & 2
TOGETHER
(giggle absurdly)
FREDERICK
By order of His Royal Highness the Prince, every lady in the kingdom shall
try on the glass slipper that was left at Grand Ball.
STEPMOTHER
(SHE bows)
Your highness.
STEPSISTERS 1 & 2
TOGETHER
(giggling and curtsying awkwardly)
Your highness.
[FREDERICK carefully takes the glass slipper from the silk
pillow – and hands it to THE PRINCE – the STEPSISTERS push
and shove each other trying to be the first to get the
slipper]
STEPSISTER 2
Me first!
STEPSISTER 1
NO! Me first!
STEPSISTER 2
Me!
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STEPSISTER 1
Me!
FREDERICK
(shouting)
One foot at a time, PLEASE!
[THE PRINCE approaches STEPSISTER 1 to try the slipper on
– SHE groans]
STEPSISTER 1
Oh – be careful! I have athlete’s foot!
[MUSIC CUE 40: “The Shoe Does Not Fit 1”] START TRACK 40
THE PRINCE
(grunting and struggling to get the SLIPPER on)
Athlete’s foot or not! It – uh - just – uh - doesn’t –
[MUSIC CUE 40 ENDS] END TRACK 40
Fit!
[of course, it does not fit]
FREDERICK
I am sorry, Miss – it doesn’t seem to fit you.
[SHE grabs the slipper from THE PRINCE and tries to force
it in]
STEPSISTER 1
Of course it fits – it has to – my foot is just – just swollen. Water weight
you know and a little gout flare-up since last night.
[HE has had it and grabs the slipper back and hands it to THE
PRINCE]
FREDERICK
Miss – it doesn’t fit! GET OVER IT! Next!
STEPSISTER 2
It’s about time! (cough – cough)
[the PRINCE approaches STEPSISTER 2 - SHE groans]
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STEPSISTER 2
(cough) Watch out for my bunions! Ohhhhhh!
[MUSIC CUE 41: “The Shoe Does Not Fit 2”] START TRACK 41
Oh – Oh – Oh! Gentle! My varicose veins will pop!
[the PRINCE can’t get it to fit – but we knew that]
THE PRINCE
(frustrated)
Lady - this is ALL in vane!
[MUSIC CUE 41 ENDS] END TRACK 41
[FREDERICK takes shoe back from STEPSISTER 2]
FREDERICK
I am sorry, Miss – it doesn’t seem to fit YOU, either!
STEPSISTER 2
Wait! I have a can of 3-in-1 oil in my pocket
[SHE pulls out the OIL CAN and squirts the oil on HER foot]
Look! It should slip right in now!
FREDERICK
(officially)
Sorry – but we strictly forbid the use of lubricants when trying on shoes.
Besides it could leave a stain!
(to the STEPMOTHER)
Madam – come forward. The decree is for ALL to try the shoe!
STEPMOTHER
Oh my, well, all right -
[the STEPMOTHER steps forward and offers HER foot]
[MUSIC CUE 42: “The Shoe Does Not Fit 3”] START TRACK 42
[THE PRINCE tries to put the slipper on HER – the STEPMOTHER lets
out a bloodcurdling scream]
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STEPMOTHER
Aaaaaaagggghhhhh! My ingrown toe-nail! Stop! Stop! My Plantar Fasciitis is
inflamed.
[the PRINCE steps away with the slipper]
[MUSIC CUE 42 ENDS] END TRACK 42
THE PRINCE
(angry)
My temper is becoming inflamed!
[CINDERELLA is still off stage – FREDERICK takes out a
large ledger]
FREDERICK
The Royal Census records show that there that there are four who live in
this house. One mother, two daughters, and a step-daughter. Where is the
step-daughter?
[the STEPSISTERS and STEPMOTHER protest]
STEPMOTHER
Oh – she left us long ago! There is no one else living here. Just we three -
and a bothersome rat. Really. No one else is in this house!
THE PRINCE
Hmmm –
(musing – HE is wise to HER)
no one else in the house, ehh?
(suddenly)
Frederick! Search the barn!
[FREDERICK exits hurriedly]
STEPMOTHER
(pleading, concerned)
But there’s nothing out in the barn but some hay, some straw, the usual
things you find in a barn – you know - a few cows -
STEPSISTER 1
And some chickens –
STEPSISTER 2
And some filthy, disgusting (cough) pigs! (cough)
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[FREDERICK returns with CINDERELLA]
FREDERICK
AND a young lady!
STEPMOTHER
(covering herself)
Technically she wasn’t in the house.
THE PRINCE
Enough, Madam!
[the STEPMOTHER cowers]
[THE PRINCE immediately recognizes CINDERELLA]
THE PRINCE
(spellbound)
Frederick – it’s her!
STEPMOTHER
Cinderella?!
(to the PRINCE)
Sir, you can’t possibly be interested in CINDER-ella? She cleans the cinders
from the fireplace, mops our floors, is nothing but a common –
THE PRINCE
(ignoring HER – gazing at CINDERELLA)
Cinderella – the most beautiful name in the world, to be sure.
FREDERICK
(wisely encouraging the PRINCE)
It’s a mere formality, my PRINCE – but this IS a fairy tale – so go ahead -
put the slipper on her!
[MUSIC CUE 43: “Since My Eyes Met Yours”] START TRACK 43
[THE PRINCE slips the SLIPPER on HER - it fits! SHE takes the
other SLIPPER out HER pocket and hands it to THE PRINCE who
places it on HER other foot - perhaps they glow]
THE PRINCE
The perfect fit.
CINDERELLA
They’re just my size.
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THE PRINCE
I didn’t mean the shoes. I meant us. We’re perfect together.
(singing)
MOST FAIRY TALES SAY
THAT DREAMS COME TRUE
NOW I CAN SAY THEY DO
CINDERELLA
AND IT WON’T BE FOR ONE NIGHT
OR FOR ONE MOMENT
TOGETHER
I SAW YOU STANDING THERE
I MET YOUR SMILE, YOUR STARE
WE SHARED A BIT OF LAUGHTER
SINCE MY EYES MET YOURS
WE’LL HAVE OUR HAPP’LY EVER AFTER
[MUSIC CUE 43 ENDS] END TRACK 43
[THE PRINCE and CINDERELLA kiss]
THE PRINCE
Oh Frederick – you were right! If you’re patient, the right one WILL come
along! Isn’t she wonderful?
[FREDERICK walks over to CINDERELLA]
FREDERICK
Quite!
(to CINDERELLA)
Miss Cinderella – it is a pleasure to meet you - but if you would indulge me
for a moment –
(to the STEPSISTERS and the STEPMOTHER)
I would like to know if you three have treated Cinderella with kindness in
this house?
STEPSISTER 1
Well – I – I say that –
STEPSISTER 2
We always – uh – treat her – uh –
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STEPMOTHER
(jumping in before the say what they shouldn’t)
I believe I speak for all of us when I say we love our dear Cinderella. She
is – after all – family. And we have always treated her with the utmost
kindness.
STEPSISTER 1
Yeah – with kindness –
STEPSISTER 2
And with benevol – benevolan –
(just gives up)
what she said!
FREDERICK
Indeed!
(to CINDERELLA)
Miss Cinderella – may I ask YOU how your Stepsisters and Stepmother treat
you here?
CINDERELLA
(too kind to say otherwise)
Well – they – they never asked me to do anything I wasn’t able to do.
[MUSIC CUE 44: “Putterman’s Magic Glissando 2”] START TRACK 44
[we hear the FAIRY GODMOTHER’S magic wand glissando – ALL look
around the stage quizzically – as if to wonder ”where did that
sound come from?”]
[MUSIC CUE 44 ENDS] END TRACK 44
[PUTTERMAN runs in in full COACHMAN attire]
PUTTERMAN
(giggles)
Oh, my – it’s ME again!
CINDERELLA
(excited to see HIM changed)
Yes! Look at you!
PUTTERMAN
(with authority)
Your Royal Highness! I must tell you! I have seen these three women laden
Cinderella down with work all of the day and night – washing and cleaning
and scrubbing and polishing! They treat her in a most contemptible manner!
STEPSISTER 1
Don’t believe him!
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STEPSISISTERS 1 & 2
TOGETHER
(with mock affection)
We love her so!
STEPMOTHER
Besides – we have never seen this coachman before!
PUTTERMAN
Ohhhh – yes you have! You’ve chased me around this house almost every day
with your awful broom!
[PUTTERMAN puts his hands up by his mouth and makes rat-like
chewing sounds]
STEPMOTHER
You can’t be! You - you aren’t?!
PUTTERMAN
I AM.
STEPMOTHER, STEPSISTER 1,
& STEPSISTER 2
THE RAT! But how? Aaaaagh!
[the STEPMOTHER grabs the BROOM and holds it out toward PUTTERMAN
in a threatening way – PUTTERMAN simply grabs it away from her
and holds it up over them]
PUTTERMAN
(smiling)
Boo!
STEPMOTHER, STEPSISTER 1,
& STEPSISTER 2
Aaaaaaagh!
[the THREE run across the room and cower – FREDERICK walks
over to THEM]
FREDERICK
(to the PRINCE)
We have our proof! So what shall we do with them, my Prince?
[the THREE cower in fear]
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THE PRINCE
I decree that they should come with us to the palace.
[the THREE temporarily sigh in joy and relief]
STEPMOTHER, STEPSISTER 1,
& STEPSISTER 2
Ahhhh! Yes!
THE PRINCE
Come to the palace and join the palace work staff!
THE PRINCE & FREDERICK
Scrubbing and cleaning and washing and polishing!
STEPMOTHER, STEPSISTER 1,
& STEPSISTER 2
Nooooooo!
THE PRINCE
Frederick! TAKE THEM AWAY!
FREDERICK
My pleasure, Sir! Mr. Coachman – will you lend a hand?
[FREDERICK and a delighted PUTTERMAN escorts THEM - kicking and
screaming – offstage]
THE PRINCE
Isn’t it wonderful, Cinderella? Are you happy?
CINDERELLA
I’m extremely happy – but I have to say that there was this Fairy Godmother
who made it all happen – and these magic slippers.
[MUSIC CUE 45: “Fairy Godmother Magical
Glissando 2”] START TRACK 45
[the FAIRY GODMOTHER enters]
[MUSIC CUE 45 ENDS] END TRACK 45
86
FAIRY GODMOTHER
(homage to “Willis” from “Different Strokes”)
WHAT YOU TALKIN’ ‘BOUT – magic slippers?
(SHE acts clueless)
what magic slippers?
CINDERELLA
(surprised to see her)
Oh! Fairy Godmother!
(pointing to the SLIPPERS)
The glass slippers! You said these were enchanted slippers!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Oh – THOSE old things?
(pointing to the SLIPPERS on CINDERELLA’S feet)
No – no - I said they were “enchanting slippers.” En-chant-ING slippers!
[ALL look at THE FAIRY GODMOTHER - still not getting it]
En-chant-ING!
(clearing it up, matter-of-factly)
Why, I picked those up at the local thrift shop in town on my way here last
night. There’s nothing really special about these shoes at all. Yes, they
are pretty – I do have great taste - but the magic was all YOURS – and HIS,
too. You made it happen - together!
THE PRINCE
She’s right!
(to CINDERELLA with love)
I fell in love with YOU - from the very moment I met you. And I want to be
with you - to laugh with you – to share my life with you - forever!
[THEY kiss again – lights down on THEM]
[MUSIC CUE 46: “Epilogue”] START TRACK 46
[the FAIRY GODMOTHER walks down stage center and talks to the
AUDIENCE - during the following “Epilogue” speech, each of the
named characters appears in “tableau” in light – and
remains lit and frozen in their pose until the FINALE]
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Now - the way this all turns out is – Cinderella and the Prince lived
happily ever after – but you already knew that!
[lights up on THE PRINCE and CINDERELLA appear in a happy and
loving pose]
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FAIRY GODMOTHER (cont’d)
The stepmother and the stepsisters never did get use to scrubbing and
washing and cleaning and polishing
[the STEPMOTHER and the STEPSISTERS appear in a pose with mops,
brooms, and in their “house-maid” clothes]
and left the castle for good. The last I heard, the STEPMOTHER moved into a
castle where they had some kind of magical mirror - and the STEPSISTERS
built a house under a bridge and wouldn’t let anyone pass over it without
paying some kind of “troll” – make that “toll.”
[THEY change positions – perhaps in a scowling pose toward FAIRY
GODMOTHER]
And sweet, loyal, Frederick -
[FREDERICK appears]
continued on as Captain of the Royal Guard and was promoted to regal viceroy
– about as high up as you can go in any fairy tale kingdom!
And that rat –
[PUTTERMAN appears]
well - he became the greatest coachman in all the land –
[MUSIC CUE 46 ENDS] END TRACK 46
and he works for ME now – helping make dreams come true!
[MUSIC CUE 47: “Just Put Your Best Foot
Forward Finale”] START TRACK 47
(looking at the AUDIENCE)
And as for all of YOU – remember what MY fairy God-Mama once told me –
(singing)
JUST PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
THE PRINCE & CINDERELLA
(singing)
YOU’VE GOT TO TAKE EVERY STEP THE FAIRY GODMOTHER
IN AN ELEGANT STYLE (speaking)
Sweet kids!
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PUTTERMAN
KEEP YOUR CHIN UP
AND NEVER EVER GIVE UP
AND FACE THE WORLD THE FAIRY GODMOTHER
WITH A SMILE (speaking)
That’s my Putterman!
FREDERICK
THE FIRST STEP YOU TAKE
IS THE MOST IMPORTANT (speaking)
You tell ‘em, Freddie!
KICK UP YOUR HEELS
YOU CAN’T LOSE
STEPSISTERS & STEPMOTHER
(speaking)
Except for us!
ALL
(singing)
YOU’LL NEVER REGRET
IF YOU TAKE THAT FIRST STEP
YOU CAN DO IT
STEP INTO THOSE
SHOES
THE FAIRY GODMOTHER
STEP INTO THOSE SHOES
ALL
CHASE AWAY ALL YOUR
BLUES THE FAIRY GODMOTHER
YOU’LL CHASE AWAY
ALL YOUR BLUES
ALL
YOU GOT NOTHING’ TO
LOSE THE PRINCE
TELL US CINDERELLA
CINDERELLA
STEP INTO THOSE
ALL THE FAIRY GODMOTHER
SHOES --------- YOU GOTTA STEP
--------------- IN THOSE
--------------- SHOES
[MUSIC CUE 47 ENDS] END TRACK 47
THE END