Playscript of "The Fractured Version of The Legend of Mahsuri" Characters

Playscript of The Fractured Version of the Legend of Mahsuri
Characters:
Narrator
Mahsuri
Dad
Mum
Wan Mahora
Wan Darus
Ketua Kampung (Village Chief)
Cloth Merchant
Villagers (Audiences)
Props:
Baju Kurung
Baju Melayu
Toy Keris
Milk
Backdrop
Polystyrene well
Pail
Etc.
Script:
Scene 1
Narrator
Mahsuri was a pretty little girl living in Langkawi Island. Her family
was very poor, but they lived happily.
Dad is removing the weed. Mum is sweeping the floor. Mahsuri
wander around happily and walks towards her father and help him.
Dad
The weather is so hot, the soil is so hardHaih
Mahsuri
Daddy, let me help you!
Dad
Come, my good girl.

Mahsuri smiles and helps out. Dad walks towards mum.
Mum
(to her husband) We are so glad to have this girl in our family.
Dad
Um hmm
Scene 2
Narrator
Time flies. Soon, Mahsuri had become the most beautiful lady in
Langkawi Island. Wan Mahora, who was the wife of Ketua
Kampung, was jealous of her beauty.
Wan Mahora takes out her mirror.
Wan Mahora
Mirror mirror mirror, who is the prettiest of us all?
Mirror
Mahsuri.
Wan Mahora
What!? No way! I must think of a way to kill her, so that I will be the
prettiest woman in Langkawi Island!
Scene 3
Narrator
Mahsuri did not know anything. She continued being kind to

everyone. One day, when she was on the way back home, she met
a man named Wan Darus.
Mahsuri and Wan Darus bump together.
Wan Darus
Oh my goodness. Im so sorry! Are you alright?
Mahsuri
Its okay, I am alright.

Mahsuri and Wan Darus keep silent for a minute, showing some
uncomfortable face expressions and actions.
Wan Darus
Lady, what is your name?
Mahsuri
My name is Mahsuri.
Wan Darus
Wow, what a beautiful name you have!
Mahsuri
Thank you. What is your name?
Wan Darus
My name is Wan Darus. Where are you going then?
Mahsuri
I am going back to my house. My parents are waiting for me.
Wan Darus
Ill send you back, okay?
Mahsuri
No, thanks! I can go back by myself.
Wan Darus
Alright, be careful!
Mahsuri
Thanks!
Wan Darus
(to the audiences) MahsuriShe is so alert that she doesnt allow

me to follow her back. I am very pleased, she knows how to take
care of herself and make sure her own safety!
Scene 4
Narrator
Wan Darus fell in love immediately to Mahsuri. One day, he met

Mahsuri again.
Wan Darus
Mahsuri, its you! What a coincidence!
Mahsuri
Hello, Wan Darus. Where are you going?
Wan Darus
I am going to the market. How about you??
Mahsuri
I am going to the market too.
Wan Darus
Lets go together.
Mahsuri
Sure.
Narrator
Wan Darus was so happy that Mahsuri accepted his invitation.
They started to chat happily when going to the market, and soon it
was evening.
Wan Darus
I am sorry, I am so happy to talk with you until I forget the time.
Mahsuri
Its okay, dont worry.
Wan Darus
Im so worry about your safety, its too late now. Can I send you
back home?
Mahsuri and Wan Darus freeze.
Narrator
After the whole day chit-chatting with Wan Darus, Mahsuri found
out that he was a nice and humorous person. Plus, he was very
gentlemen and respected her in every aspects. This was very rare
in their community as the people always look down on ladies. So,
Mahsuri started to fell in love with Wan Darus and allowed him to
send her back home.
Both of them unfreeze. Mahsuri smiles.
Mahsuri
Of course. Lets go!
Wan Darus
(to the audiences) Yeah!
Narrator
From that day onwards, Wan Darus always visit Mahsuri. Soon,
they get married. However, Wan Mahora was unhappy as Mahsuri
had become her sister-in-law.
Wan Darus
I am the happiest person in the world!
Wan Mahora
HmmI am so angry because my brother loves Mahsuri! Mahsuri

is prettier than me! This cannot be!
Scene 5
Narrator
However, happiness was always short. Not long after their

marriage, Wan Darus needed to go to a war as a warrior. So,
Mahsuri was left alone.
Wan Darus
Sayang, I need to go to the war. The Siamese army is attacking the

town.
Mahsuri
Darus, please dont goI will miss you very muchPlease
Wan Darus
Sayang, I have to go. How I wish I can stayI will take care of
myself and will be back soon.
Wan Darus leaves, Mahsuri cries.
Narrator
Every day and then, Mahsuri always hope for her husbands return.
She always peek through her window to see whether Wan Darus
has come back.
Mahsuri
I miss Darus very much. Hopefully he will be safe.
Scene 6
Narrator
One morning, a cloth merchant came and talked to Mahsuri. Wan
Mahora passed by and saw them.

Cloth Merchant
Lelong-lelongCloth for saleCloth for sale

Cloth Merchant approaches Mahsuri and they talk happily about
the cloth. Wan Mahora passes by and peek through.
Wan Mahora
See, I knew it! I am going to tell the whole village that Mahsuri
cheats her husband! (go to the audiences and shout) Villagers!
Mahsuri is not faithful to her husband! She has another man!
Villagers
What? No way!!
Wan Mahora
We need to tell the Ketua Kampung!
Villagers
Tell the Ketua Kampung! Tell the Ketua Kampung!
Wan Mahora
Mahsuri should get punishment!
Villagers
Get punishment! Get punishment!
Narrator
So, Wan Mahora told the Ketua Kampung about this. Ketua
Kampung was very angry.
Ketua Kampung
What!? Mahsuri has bring shame to our island!
Wan Mahora
Yes, she has bring shame to our island!
Villagers
Shameful! Shameful!
Ketua Kampung
What should we do now?
Wan Mahora
People like this should be killed!
Ketua Kampung
Arrest her to Padang Matsirat and tie her up! I will stab her with my
Keris!
Narrator
The villagers soon go to Mahsuris house, tie her up and arrest her
to Padang Matsirat. Wan Mahora was very happy and laughed
evilly.
Wan Mahora
Hahaha! Mahsuri, you will be punished very soon! And I will be the
prettiest lady in Langkawi Island!
Mahsuri
(To the crowd) Why are you arresting me!? Why!?
Ketua Kampung
Because you bring shame to our island!
Mahsuri
What have I done!?
Ketua Kampung
You are not faithful to your husband! You fall in love with the cloth
merchant!
Mahsuri
No! I love Darus as always!
Ketua Kampung
Have you talked to a cloth merchant this morning?
Mahsuri
Yes, but
Wan Mahora
You cheated my brother! You should be punished!
Mahsuri
No, please listen to me
Ketua Kampung
You dont need to explain. You bring shame to our island! You
should be put to death!
Mahsuri
PleaseI am innocent
Wan Mahora
What is the proof that you are innocent?
Mahsuri
If I am innocent, my blood will be in white.
Wan Mahora
Haha! Are you joking!? Blood is in red colour! You are lying!
Ketua Kampung
Say no more! Ill kill you now!

Ketua Kampung stabs Mahsuri with keris.
Narrator
Soon, white blood flowed from Mahsuris body.
Ketua Kampung
White blood! She is innocent!
Mahsuri
I told youHereby I curse Langkawi to have bad luck for seven

generations
Mahsuri dies. Wan Mahora laughed evilly and takes out her mirror
again.
Wan Mahora
Mirror mirror mirror, now, who is the prettiest of us all!?
Mirror
Mahsuri has died. Now, you are the prettiest!

Wan Mahora laughs evilly and leaves.
Ketua Kampung
(to the audiences) I am so regret! I should investigate the truth

before killing Mahsuri! I am so stupid! I am wrong!
Narrator
Since then, there was little development in Langkawi Island. Today,

Langkawi Island is known as the island of the legend of Mahsuri.
The moral of the story is that we should investigate the truth before
making any decision. If not, your decision may cost you to live in
regret for your whole life.

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The weather is so hot, the soil is so hardHaih

Daddy, let me help you!

Come, my good girl.

Mirror mirror mirror, who is the prettiest of us all?

Mahsuri did not know anything. She continued being kind to

Oh my goodness. Im so sorry! Are you alright?

Its okay, I am alright.

Lady, what is your name?

Wow, what a beautiful name you have!

Thank you. What is your name?

My name is Wan Darus. Where are you going then?

I am going back to my house. My parents are waiting for me.

Ill send you back, okay?

No, thanks! I can go back by myself.

(to the audiences) MahsuriShe is so alert that she doesnt allow

Wan Darus fell in love immediately to Mahsuri. One day, he met

Mahsuri, its you! What a coincidence!

Hello, Wan Darus. Where are you going?

I am going to the market. How about you??

I am going to the market too.

Wan Darus was so happy that Mahsuri accepted his invitation.

I am sorry, I am so happy to talk with you until I forget the time.

Its okay, dont worry.

Of course. Lets go!

(to the audiences) Yeah!

I am the happiest person in the world!

HmmI am so angry because my brother loves Mahsuri! Mahsuri

However, happiness was always short. Not long after their

Sayang, I need to go to the war. The Siamese army is attacking the

Darus, please dont goI will miss you very muchPlease

I miss Darus very much. Hopefully he will be safe.

One morning, a cloth merchant came and talked to Mahsuri. Wan

Mahora passed by and saw them.

Lelong-lelongCloth for saleCloth for sale

We need to tell the Ketua Kampung!

Tell the Ketua Kampung! Tell the Ketua Kampung!

Mahsuri should get punishment!

Get punishment! Get punishment!

What!? Mahsuri has bring shame to our island!

Yes, she has bring shame to our island!

What should we do now?

People like this should be killed!

(To the crowd) Why are you arresting me!? Why!?

Because you bring shame to our island!

What have I done!?

No! I love Darus as always!

Have you talked to a cloth merchant this morning?

You cheated my brother! You should be punished!

No, please listen to me

What is the proof that you are innocent?

If I am innocent, my blood will be in white.

Say no more! Ill kill you now!

Soon, white blood flowed from Mahsuris body.

White blood! She is innocent!

I told youHereby I curse Langkawi to have bad luck for seven

Mirror mirror mirror, now, who is the prettiest of us all!?

Mahsuri has died. Now, you are the prettiest!

(to the audiences) I am so regret! I should investigate the truth