It’s Tough Being the Prince (Extended Version)

A Modern Adaptation of Sleeping Beauty
By Carmella Gates

Setting: Sleeping Beauty’s castle and the dragon’s lair, a long, long time ago

Cast of Characters:

Prince Daring, a handsome hero…sort of
Barkley, the Prince’s servant
Miss Mona, the Prince’s housekeeper
Three-headed dragon, fierce dragon at Sleeping Beauty’s castle (three people)
Sleeping Beauty, a princess with modern ideas
King, the Princess’ sweet and doting father
Queen, the Princess’ sweet and doting mother
Winston, the King’s servant /crew
Five peasant landscapers /crew
Three witches
Three monks / crew
Lavalips, a once frightening dragon, now retired
Captain of the Guards, a pompous leader
Six Guards