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Adapted Playscript For "The Lion King"
Adapted Playscript For "The Lion King"
Sunrise over the Pride Lands. Animals of all types make their way to Pride Rock:
Swinging A mystical mandrill; She is the pride's medicine woman and shaman.
Sally She replaced her father – Rafiki. She helps Henry to guard little
“Baboon” Ciara.
Roaring King of the Pride Lands. Rory has grown up and he takes his role in
Rory life much more seriously. He will do anything to preserve the Circle of
”Lion” Life and to keep his daughter Ciara from being hurt.
Stripey Queen of Pride Rock, and Rory's mate. She is dignified and royal,
Shaina she commands respect from the lionesses in her pride.
“Lion”
Ciara Rory's daughter, the Princess and heir to Pride Rock. As a cub, she is
“Lion” even more flighty and irresponsible than Rory was, and yet she has a
sharp wit and a strong will.
Huge Henry An elephant with the "no-worries" attitude has become employed by
“Elephant” Rory as his royal babysitter.
Kovu Cub of Molly, Kovu was banished to the Outlands when Simba
“Lion” regained power after the death of Scar. According to Scar's dying
wish, Molly is committed to train him to avenge his death by killing
Rory - Simba’s heir and retaking Pride Rock.
Molly The mate of Scar during his reign; Her greatest desire is to see Rory
”Lion” dead and herself and Kovu as the rulers of the Pride Lands.
Note
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The seven characters can simply be played by actors wearing clothing colour
coordinated with a mask that represents the animal he or she is playing. The play
Background
The Lion King 3: Roaring Rory’s Pride is an adapted version of The Lion King 2:
Simba’s Pride and a combination from the story book – Roaring Rory. In the Lion
King 3: Rory continues the saga of Simba as he teaches his daughter, Ciara, the
meaning of the Circle of Life. The climax begins when Ciara sneaks away and
ends up in the forbidden Outlands. She met Kovu and Molly, former mate of Scar.
Molly wanted to take revenge of Rory’s family but Ciara’s words put a stop to it.
She tells her they must live in peace and that they are all one with the Circle of
Life. Everyone sees the wisdom in this and they live happily ever after.
(Lights come up, Sally takes Ciara from Shaina’s hands, UL and holds her up
before the assembled crowd,UC. The animals all cheer, DC, and Rory and
Shaina, CL are blown by the wind from the approving figure of Simba.
Henry: Oh Sally, look at that little guy, CR. He’s so cute…I can’t wait to teach him
the really important stuff? Like how to belch? (burp) And dig for grubs? (jumps
down) I’m telling you buddy… it’s gonna be like old times. You, me..and the little
guy..
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Thunder and wind. An insect lands on the ground; immediately, Kovu
appears,UR,pouncing.
Kovu: Rrrrowwwr! CC, (Kovu opens his paws to reveal the insect,buzzing;he
Molly: Kovu! DL (She snatches the insect from the air and smashes it to the
Molly: There is no room for weakness here, my son. Remember..Scar took you
in and accepted you as his own son. (Molly has moved closer and pulled Kovu
Molly: No..but he choose you to become the next King, DR. When you rule; we
shall no longer be forced to live in these dry and disgusting Outlands! (Molly is
swatting at the ground, railing against fate. Kovu looks down, in quiet agreement)
Rory: Ciara..Wake up dear!! I’m gonna teach you how to stalk, prowl and pounce
Ciara: But Daddy, It’s still early in the morning..I want to lounge and laze out on
Rory: Ciara!! (moved closer towards her) I just want you to be careful and know
how to protect yourself when you’re in danger. Accidents can happen. You could
(Ciara says this well-practiced line along with Rory, and finishes it for him)
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Ciara:…Hurt, or stepped on, or even get lost (sighed).
Rory: And remember..I want you to stay in sight of Pride Rock at all - - CC
Ciara: At all times, I know. (She continues reciting). And if I see any strangers,
don’t talk to them. Come straight home. Okay, okay. Can I go now? Please? DC
ACT 1
Ciara: Hey! Wait! Come back! I just wanna play! UL (She sees the butterfly land,
and crouches to attack) Ahhh..the mighty hunter has cornered her prey. (snarls)
Errrrh!! UR (Ciara’s pounce takes her up the side of a small rise, from which she
(A rustling in the grass behind her draws Ciara’s attention. She turns, and the
grass separates)
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Henry and Sally: Errmmm..(hesitated)we just keep an eye on you..just to ensure
Ciara: But I am!! By the way, who’s that guy over there? (pointing at Kovu, DL)
Kovu: Are you talking to me? CC (weird because he never met any other cub
before)
(Ciara does not answer, but keeps jumping from side to side, staying facing Kovu
at all times. Kovu keeps growling threateningly, but eventually his curiosity gets
(Henry and Sally ran to tell Rory about a strange cub talking to Ciara)
ACT 2
Rory: Ciara dear, what are you doing there? UL Haven’t I told you earlier not to
Rory: I ran here just to take you home (exhausted). Henry and Sally told me that
you are talking to a stranger. I’m scared if someone wants to hurt you. By the
ACT 3
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Rory: Molly!! CL
(Shaina, Henry, and Sally arrive behind Rory, with other lionesses)
Molly: Shaina??!! UL
Shaina: Molly? Is that you?? I haven’t seen you for a while (excited)..How are
you? UC
Molly: Huh?!! Me? I’m glad to train Kovu to kill you, Rory!! And you too Shaina!!
Kovu: Mother!! Why you hate them so much? Father won’t be happy if he saw us
like this.. DR
Rory: Molly, your husband killed my father and I don’t give a word about it. Let’s
forget the past. However long the night, the dawn will break. CC
(Molly ignored Rory’s words and walk away with Kovu, UL)
Ciara(chasing Molly, UC): Aunty..Why you hate us too much? Have we done
Ciara: Aunty, if you kill us..you will be just like him and this war has no stop.
Rory: Molly..sometimes, what’s left behind can grow better than the generation
Molly: Rory..I’m sorry, CC (regretting her actions). There is too much hatred in
me. I hate you and your family because my husband died because of you. So, I
want to teach Kovu to seek revenge for my family..but I realized that it is better to
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let go of the past. Can we start it all over again? (begging Rory) Can you accept
Rory: Of course Molly. Let’s start again..We are one of a kind so we should not
drama..and like any other fairytales..they live happily ever after in the Pride
Rock..(grinning) from DR to DC
-The End-
[We Are One song is played] The way I am? Can I trust in my own
heart
As you go through life you'll see Or am I just one part
There is so much that we Of some big plan?
Don't understand Even those who are gone
And the only thing we know Are with us as we go on
Is things don't always go Your journey has only begun Tears of
The way we planned But you'll see pain, tears of joy
every day One thing nothing can destroy
That we'll never turn away Is our pride, deep inside
When it seems all your dreams come We are one
undone We are one, you and I
We will stand by your side We are like the earth and sky
Filled with hope and filled with pride One family under the sun
We are more than we are All the wisdom to lead
We are one All the courage that you need
If there's so much I must be You will find when you see
Can I still just be me We are one