Title: The Little Mermaid – An English Play Script (Practical Application Text)
Characters:
- The Little Mermaid (Ariel) – A curious and adventurous young mermaid.
- Ursula the Sea Witch – A cunning and powerful witch who lives in the deep sea.
- King Triton – The father of Ariel, the ruler of the sea kingdom.
- Flounder – Ariel’s loyal friend, a small fish.
- Prince Eric – A handsome young prince from the human world.
- Seagull – A friendly seagull who often helps Ariel.
- Mermaid Courtiers – Other mermaids in the palace.
Scene 1: Under the Sea – The Mermaid’s Palace
(Lights up. The stage is decorated with blue lights and waves. A large coral structure represents the palace.)
Ariel:
(Standing by the window, looking out at the ocean)
I’ve always dreamed of seeing the world above the surface. The humans are so different from us. They walk on two legs, they sing songs, and they live in castles. I want to know what it’s like to be one of them.
Flounder:
(From behind her)
Ariel, you’re not supposed to dream about the human world. That’s dangerous.
Ariel:
But why? What’s wrong with wanting to explore?
Flounder:
Because the sea is our home. We don’t belong there.
Ariel:
Maybe that’s not true. Maybe I was born for something more.
(She looks out again, lost in thought.)
Scene 2: The Sea Witch’s Cave
(The stage darkens. A spooky atmosphere fills the room. A glowing light reveals Ursula’s cave.)
Ursula:
(Smiling slyly)
Ah, my dear Ariel. You’ve come to me with a wish, haven’t you?
Ariel:
Yes. I want to walk on land. I want to be a human.
Ursula:
That’s a very expensive wish. Are you ready to pay the price?
Ariel:
What do you want?
Ursula:
Your voice. In exchange for your voice, I will give you legs. But if you cannot win the heart of the prince within three days, you will become mine forever.
Ariel:
(Shocked)
My voice? But… I can’t speak!
Ursula:
That’s the deal, little mermaid. Do you accept?
Ariel:
(With determination)
Yes. I’ll do it.
Scene 3: On Land – Prince Eric’s Castle
(The stage is now set as a royal garden. Prince Eric is walking with his friends.)
Eric:
This is the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. I wish I could meet someone who could share this with me.
Flounder:
(From the bushes)
Ariel! You’re here!
Ariel:
(Still without a voice, she tries to communicate through gestures and expressions)
Eric:
Who is this? She’s strange, but… beautiful.
Flounder:
She’s a mermaid. She came from the sea.
Eric:
(To Ariel)
You must be lost. Let me help you.
(He helps her up. They look into each other's eyes.)
Scene 4: The Final Day
(The time is running out. Ariel is still without a voice, and the prince has not yet realized she is the one who saved him.)
Ursula:
(From the shadows)
You have failed, little mermaid. Your time is up.
Ariel:
(Desperate)
No! Please, I just need more time!
Ursula:
Too late. You belong to me now.
(Suddenly, a loud sound is heard. The prince appears, holding a flower.)
Eric:
Wait! I remember her! She’s the one who saved me from the storm. She’s the one I love!
Ariel:
(Heartbroken)
I can’t speak. I can’t tell him.
Eric:
(Looking at her)
You’re not just a mermaid. You’re something more.
Ursula:
No! This is not how it ends!
(A sudden wave washes over the stage. The sea returns.)
Scene 5: The End – A New Beginning
(The stage is calm. Ariel is back in the sea, but she is no longer alone.)
Ariel:
(To Flounder)
I may not be a human, but I found what I was looking for.
Flounder:
You found love.
Ariel:
And maybe, one day, I’ll find a way to be with him again.
(She smiles and looks toward the surface.)
Narrator (Optional):
Sometimes, the greatest adventures are not about where you go, but who you become along the way.
[End of Play]
Note: This script is written in a practical application format, suitable for use in school plays, drama clubs, or educational settings. It includes character roles, scene descriptions, and dialogue, making it easy to adapt and perform.
