Princess Quest, The

One-Acts 45

By: Kristi Cunningham
Cast: 7 M, 7 F, 5 flexible, opt. ext. (With doubling: 4 M, 7 F, 5 flexible)
Performance Time: Approximately 60 minutes, 62 pgs.

COMEDY. Hear ye! Hear ye! Prince Allistair must marry within one year or forfeit his claim to the throne. In addition, he must find a princess who is able to host large dinners with elegance and flair, instruct servants in a firm manner, and look glorious in a crown! With time running out, Prince Allistair and his faithful servant venture forth to find the perfect princess bride. However, it doesn’t take long before Prince Allistair finds himself accosted by a bevy of enthusiastic husband-hunting princesses including the long-winded Princess Brighid and the overly amorous Princess Betina. Then there’s Princess Purdy, who has an obnoxious laugh; Princess Edina, who makes everyone shudder; and Princess Petula, who is so concerned with her posture that she refuses to sit down. Discouraged, Prince Allistair is about to give up when he accidentally encounters Anabella, an independent-minded orphan and expert archer who doesn’t need a man to protect her. Prince Allistair falls madly in love with the feisty orphan, but the only problem is that Anabella has no way to prove she is a princess. Eager to marry off their son, the King and Queen give Anabella a rather unusual test to see if she is indeed a princess. Audiences will laugh and cheer their way to a fun-filled ending.

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Kristi Cunningham has published several plays for community theaters and schools. Ms. Cunningham has served as a theater director, actor, tech, and producer. She is a member of The Willow Springs Theater Guild, The Star Dramatic Company, and the Willow Springs Arts Council. Ms. Cunningham resides in Willow Springs, MO.