Сценарий театральной постановки "Рапунцель" на английском языке
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RAPUNZEL

Rapunzel

Woman

Man

Witch

Prince

King

Messengers

Narrator

Scene 1

Narrator:         A long time ago, a husband and a wife lived happily in a cottage at the end of a wood. But one day the wife fell ill.

At the cottage. A woman is lying at the bed speaking with poor voice.

Woman:         I believe there is only one thing that could cure me.

Man:                 What is it?

Woman:         It’s a strange herb that grew in the beautiful garden next to our cottage. Please, dear, find a way into the garden and get some of this herb. It is called rapunzel.

Man:                 Yes, dear, I’ll do it for you.

He is going away.

Scene 2

In the witch’s beautiful garden.

Witch (angrily):  What are you doing here? It is MY garden!!!

Man(praying):        Please, don’t be angry with me! My wife is ill, and there is only one thing that could cure her. It’s a strange herb that grows in your beautiful garden. It is called rapunzel.

Witch (more calmly): OK, I’ll give you some. (Giving him some herb). But you should promise to give me your first-born child in return.

Man (gladly): Everything you wish!!! Thanks a lot.

The Man is going away.

Scene 3

Man and Woman in their house

Narrator: He thought that the witch will forget about his promise soon. He took the rapunzel back to his wife and she felt better as soon as she had eaten it. A year later a baby girl was born and the witch did come and take her away.

Man and Woman are looking sadly at the Witch going away with their little daughter.

Witch: You’ll be able to watch her in the garden behind your house. I’ll call her Rapunzel.

Scene 4

A high tower with a window through which Rapunzel is looking out.  Little Birds are walking around.

Narrator: The baby grew up into a beautiful girl with long fair hair. When she was twelve years old, the witch decided to lock Rapunzel up in a high tower. The girl could not go away, but she was happy, because she could speak with birds.

Rapunzel: Hello, birds! How are you today?

Birds: We are fine, thank you. And how are you, Rapunzel?

Rapunzel: Fine, thanks! Would you like some corn?

Birds: Yes, please.

Rapunzel: Help yourself! I wish I could run and skip again like in that beautiful garden… but now I can sing to cheer myself up.

Rapunzel is singing the first verse of the song “I See the Light” (by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater) from Disney’s animated film Tangled:

All those days watching from the windows

All those years outside looking in

All that time never even knowing

Just how blind I've been

Now I'm here, blinking in the starlight

Now I'm here, suddenly I see

Standing here, it's all so clear

I'm where I'm meant to be

And at last I see the light

And it's like the fog has lifted

And at last I see the light

And it's like the sky is new

And it's warm and real and bright

And the world has somehow shifted

All at once everything looks different

Now that I see you

Scene 5

Narrator: Each day the witch came to see her bringing fresh food.

The Witch is shouting at the bottom of the tower.

Witch: Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair!

Narrator: And when she left, Rapunzel let down her golden hair again.

One day, the king’s son was riding through the forest when he heard Rapunzel singing.

A young Prince is passing by riding a horse.

Prince: I’ll stay here and listen for a while. Maybe I’ll find out whose voice is it…

Witch (shouting at the bottom of the tower): Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair!..

(The Witch is climbing the tower, getting out some food and leaving.)

Bye-bye, dear. (Going away)

Prince (shouting at the bottom of the tower): Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair! (The Prince is climbing the tower and is shocked to see Rapunzel there). You are the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen! What is your name?

Rapunzel: I’m Rapunzel. And who are you?

Prince: My name is Maxim. What are you doing here?

Rapunzel (merrily): Speaking to you. I live here….

A beautiful music is playing. The Prince and Rapunzel are dancing and singing.

All those days chasing down a daydream

All those years living in a blur

All that time never truly seeing

Things the way they were

Now she's here shining in the starlight

Now she's here, suddenly I know

If she's here, it's crystal clear

I'm where I'm meant to go

And at last I see the light

And it's like the fog is lifted

And at last I see the light

And it's like the sky is new

And it's warm and real and bright

And the world has somehow shifted

All at once, everything is different

Now that I see you, now that I see you

The music stops and Prince is leaving.

Prince: I have to leave now but I’ll come back tomorrow.

Narrator: He told her about the world outside and they felt deeply in love.

Scene 6

At the bottom of the tower.

Witch (shouting): Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair!

Rapunzel: Hello. Why is it when you climb up my hair you are so heavy? The handsome prince who comes is much lighter than you.

Witch: (with anger) What kind of prince? You’re a bad naughty thankless girl! Get out of here! (Going away together. The Witch is leading Rapunzel to the deep forest). Now I’ll cut your hair and go away. (cutting Rapunzel’s hair). And you’ll stay here without any food or shelter.

Scene 7

At the bottom of the tower.

Narrator: That evening when the prince came by, he called out as usual.

Prince: Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair!....

Witch: Aha, so YOU are the visitor who has been coming to see my little Rapunzel. I will make sure you won’t see her again.

The Witch tries to scratch out Prince’s eyes

Prince: (covering eyes with his hands):Oh, I can’t see anything!

N: After several days of wandering and suffering he heard a voice singing.

A beautiful song of Rapunzel is heard.

Prince: Rapunzel, is this really you? It’s me, Maxim. (Rapunzel kisses his eyes). Yes, this is you, my dear! I can see you again! I love you! Let’s go to my father!

Scene 8

The King’s Palace. Prince with Rapunzel come in.

Prince: Good evening, Your Majesty! This is Rapunzel. I think she’ll be a good wife for me.

King: Hello, pleased to meet you, Rapunzel. I have never seen such a beautiful princess before. Bless you, children!

A great wedding ceremony begins. The Man and Woman see their daughter.

 Man: Here is she, our daughter!

Woman: (hugging Rapunzel): My dear girl! I’m so happy to see you again.

Two Messengers come out.

Messengers: Attention! Attention! The King’s proclamation! The witch is banned from the kingdom!

Narrator: Then a grand wedding took place. Rapunzel married the prince and they lived for many years. As for the witch, she was never seen again.

Final Scene

All the characters sing the song “Rapunzel” by  Emilie Autumn:

In a courtyard

Used to sing as loud as she could

Locked away here

She's been quiet, lovely and good

But no one listens now

She lost her voice

She had no choice

If you sing loud and clear

Someone passing by will surely hear you

No you can't be afraid

If you ever want somebody near you

If you sing loud and clear

Someone passing by will surely hear you

No you can't be afraid

Tore the curtain

Put her hand outside of the frame

Let her hair down

Sat all day and nobody came

But when the sun went down

The stars came out

She heard them shout

But when the sun went down

The stars came out

She heard them shout

Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi

ПОЯСНИТЕЛЬНАЯ ЗАПИСКА

        Вот уже много лет, работая в школе учителем английского языка, я использую приёмы драматизации во внеурочной деятельности для повышения мотивации детей к изучению этого предмета. Часто мы используем для постановок театрального кружка готовые пьесы и разработки, которые в изобилии можно найти в печатных изданиях и на просторах интернета. Но в этот раз ребята – 6-7-классники и второклашки – попросили поставить «Рапунцель», я согласилась, а готового сценария не нашла. Пришлось разработать свой. Предлагаю его для публикации – может, пригодится кому-нибудь ещё.

В пьесе мы использовали песни из Диснеевского мультфильма, получился красивый маленький мюзикл. Школа у нас не языковая, детки, которые занимаются в кружке, больше одарены актёрскими способностями, чем языковыми, поэтому, возможно, кто-то сочтёт возможным поставить сказку с детьми более младшего возраста.

Использованные ресурсы:

1. http://www.loving2learn.com/SuperSubjects/ReadingandLanguage/FavoriteStories2/3rdGradeFavoriteStories/Rapunzel.aspx
2. http://www.disneyclips.com/lyrics/lyricstangled7.html
3. http://sheets-piano.ru/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Alan-Menken-Grace-Potter-Tangled-Disney-2010.pdf