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Game of Tiaras (one-act)

Short Play, Comedy  /  4w, 24 any gender (youth)

In this adaptation of King Lear, an ageing king of a Magical Kingdom shares his empire between his three daughters. Always popular as a high school production, the result is a hilarious tragedy mash up of Shakespeare, Game of Thrones and more.

Game of Tiaras (one-act)

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 24 any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature), Adaptation (Shakespeare), Fable/Folktale, Parody/Spoof
  • Suggested Use
    • Competition or Audition Material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)
Game of Tiaras (one-act)

Details

Summary

When the ageing king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character), terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win or you die.

History

Game of Tiaras was first commissioned by Maple Park Middle School in Kansas City, Missouri.

NARRATOR 1
NARRATOR 2

The Princesses: 
SNOW WHITE* – A princess, not the main character
BELLE – The youngest daughter, very nice actually 
CINDERELLA – The oldest daughter, not a terribly nice person 
ELLIE (SNOW QUEEN) – The middle daughter, has superpowers 
LITTLE MERMAID – A mermaid

The Dudes: 
KING
PRINCE CHARMING
SMEAGOL
FRENCH PRINCE
ANIMATED SNOWMAN
EXECUTIONER
TALKING CANDLE MAN
BLOOD PACKET GUY
HERALD
DWARF

Cinderella’s Henchmen: 
GUARDS 1-3

Snow Queen’s Henchmen: 
SOLDIERS 1-3

Team Belle: 
FRENCH SOLDIERS 1-3

Other People: 
TALKING TEAPOT LADY
CROWD MEMBERS

*The actress playing Snow White may play other roles in the show. 

Guards, soldiers, etc. may be played by actors of any gender.

Also, this play is ridiculous. There’s no reason a person of any ethnicity or gender couldn’t play any role. It’s probably funniest if the princesses resemble their movie or television equivalents, but not necessary.

Double-casting: just about every role can be double-cast. In particular, the French soldiers can be guards or soldiers with a few quick costume changes.

*The actress playing Snow White may play other roles in the show. 

Guards, soldiers, etc. may be played by actors of any gender.

Also, this play is ridiculous. There’s no reason a person of any ethnicity or gender couldn’t play any role. It’s probably funniest if the princesses resemble their movie or television equivalents, but not necessary.

Double-casting: just about every role can be double-cast. In particular, the French soldiers can be guards or soldiers with a few quick costume changes.

  • Time Period Medieval (6th-14th Century), Ancient
  • Setting

    A Magical Kingdom. Let’s call it England. A long, long time ago.

  • Features Fantasy Costumes, Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 40 minutes

Media

“Humour in every line.” – Ottawa Citizen

“The writing is on a completely differently level of intelligence, humor and complexity than anything he’s written before – and that’s saying something. It’s a transcendent piece in Zolidis’ already acclaimed canon.” – Tal Gribbons, Theatre Arts Director, Grady Middle School

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £30 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

Scripts

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Authors

Don Zolidis

Don Zolidis, one of the most-produced playwrights in the world, is a former middle school and high school theater teacher. His 140+ published plays have been produced over 25,000 times, appearing in all 50 states, every Canadian province, and more than 80 countries around the ...

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