Merida is a Scottish princess who loves archery and the freedom of the outdoors. She lives in a castle with her parents, Queen Elinor and King Fergus, and her triplet brothers. Merida’s mother wants her to behave like a proper princess and marry a prince, but Merida wants to make her own choices and follow her passion for archery.
Merida’s defiance and desire for independence put her at odds with her mother, and things get even more complicated when Merida uses a magic spell to change her mother’s mind about her future. The spell backfires, turning Queen Elinor into a bear and causing chaos in the kingdom.
To make things right, Merida must use her archery skills and intelligence to navigate a series of challenges and obstacles. Along the way, she learns the importance of family, forgiveness, and communication, and ultimately saves her mother from the curse.
Merida’s story teaches us about the power of determination, the value of independence, and the importance of accepting and learning from our mistakes. She is a role model for anyone who wants to break free from societal norms and follow their path in life.
MERIDA AND THE STOLEN ARROW
Merida is preparing for the annual archery competition, but when her arrow is stolen, she must uncover the thief and recover her arrow before it’s too late.
CHARACTERS:
MERIDA
ANGUS – Merida’s Horse
KING FERGUS – Merida’s Father
QUEEN ELINOR – Merida’s Mother
ARCHERY COMPETITION HOST
AND OTHER COMPETITORS
SCRIPT:
Scene: The Scottish Highlands.
[Merida and Angus enter stage right, dressed in archery attire]
MERIDA: Angus, I’m so excited about the competition. This year, I’m sure I’m going to win.
ANGUS: [neighs in agreement]
KING FERGUS: [offstage] Merida, are you ready to go?
MERIDA: [calls out] Yes, father! I’m almost ready.
QUEEN ELINOR: [offstage] Don’t forget your arrows, Merida.
MERIDA: [grabs her arrows] Thanks, mother.
[The Archery Competition Host enters stage left]
HOST: Welcome, competitors! Today, we will test your archery skills with a series of challenges. The winner will receive a grand prize and be crowned the best archer in the land.
[Other competitors enter stage left]
MERIDA: [to herself] Okay, just focus. Aim, and shoot.
[The first challenge begins. Merida lines up her shot and releases her arrow, but it doesn’t hit the target]
MERIDA: [frustrated] What? That never happens!
ANGUS: [neighs in concern]
[The second challenge begins. Merida lines up her shot and reaches for an arrow, but it’s not there]
MERIDA: [panicking] What?! My arrow’s gone! Someone must have stolen it.
KING FERGUS: [offstage] Merida, what’s wrong?
MERIDA: [calls out] Someone stole my arrow! I can’t compete without it.
[The Archery Competition Host approaches Merida]
HOST: I’m sorry, Merida, but the rules state that you must have three arrows to compete. If you can’t find your missing arrow, you’ll be disqualified.
MERIDA: [determined] I won’t give up that easily. Angus, let’s search for my missing arrow.
[Merida and Angus exit stage right, searching for the missing arrow. They search high and low, but it’s nowhere to be found]
MERIDA: [upset] It’s gone. What am I going to do?
ANGUS: [neighs in support]
[As Merida is about to give up, she sees a suspicious character sneaking away from the competition area]
MERIDA: [determined] Wait a minute. That person looks suspicious. Maybe they took my arrow.
[Merida and Angus follow the suspect, confronting them and discovering that they did indeed steal Merida’s arrow]
MERIDA: [angry] Why did you steal my arrow?
THIEF: [defensive] I needed it for my competition. I didn’t think anyone would notice.
MERIDA: [firmly] That’s no excuse. You need to return my arrow immediately.
[The thief hands over the arrow, and Merida returns to the competition just in time for the final challenge]
HOST: Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner! Merida, the archer from the Scottish Highlands, has won the competition!
MERIDA: [relieved and proud] Yes! I did it!
Despite the drama and setbacks, Merida’s determination and resourcefulness allowed her to recover her stolen arrow and emerge victorious in the archery competition. She showed great strength and bravery in standing up for herself and her beliefs, and her example has inspired many young girls to do the same. Merida taught us that it’s okay to be different, to challenge societal norms, and to fight for what we believe in. She also showed us the importance of family and forgiveness, and that sometimes the greatest battles we face are the ones within ourselves.
End of Play
AUTHOR: K I D S I N C O
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