Setting: A bustling, costumed party. Snow White, in her iconic yellow dress, walks through the crowd, shyly clutching a glass of punch.
Characters:
* Snow White (SW): Dressed in a yellow dress, red bow, and a mischievous smile.
* Prince Charming (PC): In a handsome suit, but with a slightly clumsy air.
* Evil Queen (EQ): Dressed in a lavish black gown with a pointed crown, radiating envy.
* The Huntsman (H): In rustic garb, carrying a bow and arrow, but looking more bemused than threatening.
Dialogue:
Scene 1: The Entrance
SW: (Whispering to herself) Oh, I hope I don't make a fool of myself...
(She bumps into Prince Charming, spilling her punch)
PC: Oh, forgive me, my dear! Allow me to assist. (He offers her a handkerchief) Charming to meet you... I am Prince Charming.
SW: (Blushing) Snow White. It's... a pleasure.
PC: (Smiling) As charming as your name suggests. Shall we dance?
SW: (Hesitantly) I... I'd love to, but I'm not sure I'm very good.
PC: Nonsense! I'll teach you. Come, let's show them how a true prince and princess waltz!
(They dance away, leaving the Evil Queen watching with narrowed eyes)
Scene 2: The Queen's Envy
EQ: (To herself, venomously) A mere peasant girl, stealing the spotlight! How dare she!
(She approaches the Huntsman, who is gazing longingly at Snow White)
EQ: Huntsman! I need you to take care of a small matter.
(She whispers her instructions, her voice dripping with malice)
H: (Uneasily) Your Majesty, I... I am no killer. But for you, I'll... I'll do my best.
EQ: (Coldly) See that you do. The reward will be bountiful.
(The Huntsman, torn between his duty and his conscience, reluctantly agrees)
Scene 3: The Forest Encounter
(Snow White and Prince Charming have retreated to a secluded corner of the party, their faces glowing in the moonlight)
SW: Thank you, Prince Charming. You're... the most kind, most charming prince I've ever met.
PC: (Whispering) And you, Snow White, are the most beautiful, most captivating maiden I've ever seen.
(The Huntsman approaches, drawn to their tender moment. He hesitates, then lowers his bow)
H: Forgive me, your Highness. I... I couldn't bring myself to harm such beauty.
(He explains the Queen's orders, his voice filled with regret)
SW: (Horrified) The Queen? But why?
PC: (Furious) The Evil Queen is nothing but a jealous wretch! She'll pay for this.
(Prince Charming draws his sword, ready to confront the Queen, but Snow White stops him)
SW: Please, Prince Charming. Violence is never the answer. We must find a way to reason with her.
(The scene fades as Snow White and Prince Charming, aided by the sympathetic Huntsman, strategize a way to thwart the Queen's wicked plans.)
(The play can then be extended with the classic elements of the story - the poisoned apple, the dwarfs, and the Prince's eventual victory over the Queen.)