Cindereiko
- Zidane-King, Eiko-Cindereiko
Dagger-stepsister, Quina-stepsister/brother
Vivi-Prince, Steiner- Fairy Godmother
Amarant-Grand Duke, Freya-stepmother
Chimomo-moogle(of coarse!), Beatrix-narrator
(behind scenes before play)
Steiner-Zidane! Why must I play a woman again!?
Zidane-Chill out, Rusty. Why are you asking me? You should ask her.
(points upward)
Steiner-Alright.
(falls to knees)
Oh Great Author Vivi* that's me:) ) why must I play a woman again?
GAV-Because I said so…but I suppose you could be the fairy godfather…
Steiner-Oh, thank you Great Author Vivi. Youhave made me so happy.
* * *
Eiko-Vivi, why do you want to be the prince?
Vivi-I didn't want to at first, but Zidane said it was an easy role.
Eiko-Oh he did did he? …Vivi do you know how to dance?
Vivi-N-no. …Why?
Eiko-Well, you're going to have to learn quickly. The prince and Cindereiko dance together you know!
Vivi-Wha-?
Freya-(walks over to Vivi and Eiko)
Don't worry, Vivi. I will teach you the traditional Burmecian Jig. Now come on, we don't have much time to practice.
Vivi-Th-thanks Freya.
(Vivi and Freya hurry off to practice)
Eiko-Humph. Zidane should've been the prince again. Of coarse he got to kiss Dagger in "Sleeping Beauty". But me in "Snow White"? No way!
* * *
Beatrix-(narrates from side of stage)
Thank you for coming to Alexandria's Mini-Theatre. Tonight we are proud to present "Cindereiko".
Once upon a time…there was a very rich man who had lost his wife and married a second time, thinking he would be as happy as the first. Unfortunately, the woman he married was the most arrogant woman in all the land. She had two daugh-I mean children who were brought up to be proud and idle, resembling their mother, and were disliked by everyone. The man also had a daughter, one that was sweet and kind, just like her own mother. But soon after the wedding, his new wife and stepchildren began to show their true personalities…
(curtain opens to reveal Dagger, Freya, and Quina in parlor)
Freya-Cindereiko! Come here!
Eiko-(enters)
Yes wicked stepmother who I despise?
Freya-E-excuse me? …Ahem. You must wash the windows and dishes!
Dagger-Scrub the floors and clean my room!
Quina-Make tasty meal with lots of yummy-yummies!
Eiko-What? No way! I'm not doing all of that.
Freya-Cindereiko!?
Eiko-Oh fine. I'll do all of that work because I'm such a good little girl.
Quina-Don't forget to cook froglop pastries! Me like best!
Eiko-Ew! Disgusting!
Dagger-And try to make the chicken taste like chicken.
Eiko-(bows)
Yes, Your Highness…wait she is a princess! Urgh!
(rushes off stage)
Quina-(calls after Eiko)
Me also like chocoglop pie!
(curtain closes)
Beatrix-Cindereiko spent all of her spare time alone, talking to her moogle Chimomo. She thought Chimomo was the only one who truly understood her…
(curtain opens to reveal Eiko and Chimomo in a storage area)
Eiko-Chimomo, my stepmother and stepsisters are so mean! They expect me to do all of the housework!
Chimomo-That's terrible, kupo.
Eiko-Yeah, and get this, I can't tell my father because that horrible stepmother of mine has control over him.
Chimomo-Cheer up, kupo! You have something neither of your stepsisters have and that's beauty and kindness.
Eiko-…You know, you're right. I am the most beautiful girl in this house!
Chimomo-And humble too, kupo.
(curtain closes)
Beatrix-It was quite true. Even though she was dressed in rags, Cindereiko was indeed a lovely girl. One day the King's son sent out invitations because he was going to hold a ball…
(curtain opens to reveal Dagger and Quina in parlor. Dagger holds an invitation)
Dagger-Aren't we lucky? Not many people are invited to these kinds of parties.
Quina-Me just hope they have good food!
Dagger-Is food all you think about?
Quina-Of coarse. What else is there?
Dagger-Well…
Quina-Well?
Dagger-We must decide on what we will wear. I think I'll wear my scarlet velvet dress with traditional Alexandrian pearls.
Quina-Me think I'll wear Qu robe and diamonds in hair.
Dagger-Uh, Quina? You don't…have…any hair.
Quina-Wrong.
(removes chef hat and long golden hair is revealed)
Dagger-Wow…so you're a girl?
Quina-Zidane have long hair and he no girl.
Dagger-Y-yeah, I guess so. So you're a guy?
Quina-Me no know…
Dagger-Oh.
Quina-Me no like to show many people.
Dagger-(whispers)
Quina, didn't you know there's an audience here?
Quina-Uh…
(turns around and faces audience)
(blushes violently)
(curtain closes)
(end act 1)