Characters:
- The Emperor
- The Minister
- The Chief Tailor
- The Assistant Tailor
- A Child
- A Common Citizen
- Narrator
Scene 1: The Palace
(The stage is set as a grand palace. The Emperor is seated on his throne, looking proud and regal.)
Narrator:
In a faraway kingdom, there lived an emperor who loved fine clothes more than anything else in the world. He would spend all his time dressing in the most expensive and beautiful garments.
Emperor (proudly):
I am the most elegant ruler in the world! My clothes must be the finest!
(A minister enters, bowing deeply.)
Minister:
Your Majesty, I have heard of a pair of new clothes that are said to be made by two very skilled tailors. They are said to be invisible to those who are not smart or unfit for their positions.
Emperor (excitedly):
Invisible? That sounds fascinating! Bring them to me at once!
Scene 2: The Tailors' Workshop
(Two tailors are working in a small room. They are pretending to sew, but they are actually doing nothing.)
Chief Tailor (whispering to the assistant):
We must make the emperor believe we are making a magnificent suit. We can’t let him know we’re not doing anything.
Assistant Tailor (nodding):
Yes, and if he says it’s beautiful, we’ll act like we’re surprised. Everyone will be fooled!
(They continue to pretend to work.)
Scene 3: The Emperor's Audience
(The emperor is shown wearing the "new clothes." He looks confused but tries to act confident.)
Emperor:
These clothes are truly magnificent! How do they look?
Minister (nervously):
They are… very elegant, Your Majesty.
Common Citizen (whispering to another citizen):
I don’t see anything! Are we not smart enough?
Citizen (shaking his head):
Maybe I’m not fit for my position.
(Everyone around the emperor pretends to admire the clothes, even though they can’t see them.)
Scene 4: The Town Square
(The emperor walks through the town, dressed in his “new clothes.” A child is watching from the crowd.)
Child (suddenly shouting):
The emperor has no clothes on!
All the people (gasping):
What? No clothes?
Citizen (stunned):
He’s naked!
Emperor (blushing):
This… this is a mistake! I must return to the palace immediately!
(The emperor runs off, and everyone laughs.)
Scene 5: The Aftermath
(The narrator returns to the stage.)
Narrator:
And so, the emperor learned a valuable lesson. Sometimes, the truth is hidden by fear and pride. But when someone has the courage to speak out, the truth can shine through.
All Characters (in unison):
Let us always be brave enough to speak the truth, no matter how difficult it may be.
(The curtain falls.)
THE END
