Audition Central: Disney's Aladdin JR.
Script: Sultan
SULTAN
This is preposterous! Clearly I’ve spoiled the girl. Well, all that’s going to change. From now on, I intend to reign over her with an iron fist!
(JASMINE enters.)
JASMINE
Father?
SULTAN
(instantly doting)
Yes, pumpkin?
(catches himself)
What did you say to that poor prince?
JASMINE
I told him the truth: that if he marries me, he’ll get an equal partner with an equal say. Why do I even have to marry at all? What’s wrong with a woman running the kingdom?
SULTAN
Jasmine, you’re a princess. The law states that you must marry a prince by the next moon. We must uphold the ancient ways, dearest.
JASMINE
If I have to marry someone I don’t love, then maybe I don’t want to be a princess anymore.
SULTAN
It’s not just the law. I won’t be around forever, and I want to make sure you’re taken care of.
JASMINE
I can take care of myself, thank you!
(JASMINE exits.)
SULTAN
(flustered, following JASMINE
Jasmine, if you don’t choose a husband tomorrow, I will choose one for you!