The Emperor’s New Clothes Once upon a time, there was an emperor. All he cared about was looking his best. His clothes were the finest in all kingdoms. He taxed his people to pay for it all. They had nothing and were upset. TOWNSPERSON 1: I hurt my toe on a hole in the road today! TOWNSPERSON 2: I have no money for food and my crops are drying up. TOWNSPERSON 3: All the water is used to wash clothes at the palace. TOWNSPERSON 4: I had someone sneak into my house last night. They stole my bread! TOWNSPERSON 5: I wish we could do something! TOWNSPERSON 6: We have to go. The parade is about to start. Every week, the emperor had a parade to show off his new clothes. If a person did not see it, they went to jail. GUARD 1: Look at the emperor! GUARD 2: See his fine new clothes! GUARD 3: Everyone cheer! (Townspeople cheer. The emperor waves.) TOWNSPERSON 7: When are you going to fix our roads? GUARD 4: Come with me! You are under arrest! The guards took him to jail. Four tailors in the crowd whispered to each other. TAILOR 1: This is crazy. All he cares about is clothes. TAILOR 2: Yesterday, someone paid us in wilted carrots.
The Emperor’s New Clothes Script adapted by Ms. Penny for Wasatch Elementary 2020