THEATER PLAY

“Encanto”
Characters:
Abuela Alma - Sittie Mariam Mama
Abuelo Pedro - Abdul Raffy Gato
Pepa – Amerah – Jehan Bagro
Julieta – Ashia Reham Dialem
Bruno – Hassam Balindong
Mirabel – Nor-Fatmah Jamel
Luisa – Raifah Noaima Macote
Isabela – Jireh Duane Lastimosa
Dolores – Sittie Hedjara Mala
Camilo – Mohammad Yuzry Hadji Zaman
Antonio – Fahad Gani
Agustin – Abdulmajed Ibrahim
Felix – Jaasim Macaraya
Kid 1 (Juancho) – Princess Hajejah Hadji Abdulazis
Kid 2 – Diamond Bongaros
Kid 3 – Hazrami Datu-dacula
SCENE 1: The Flashback
ABUELA: Long ago, your Abuelo Pedro and I were forced to flee our home.
(Strong light grows outside Young Alma and Pedro’s window. Alma and Pedro look
concerned. Pedro then looks back and sees the colonizers. Understanding the
situation, he looks back to Alma and kisses her as well as their babies goodbye.
He also gives Alma the candle.)
ABUELA: And though many joined us, hoping to find a new home... We could not
escape the dangers... and your Abuelo was lost.
(Pedro will go towards the enemies, hands above his head; a sign of trying to
protect his family. As he gets closer, one of the enemies stabs him. With his
right hand at the stabbed part of his body, his head tilts to look at his
family.)
ABUELA: But in our darkest moment... we were given... a miracle.
(Alma, sees Pedro dying and cries to the ground. In front of her is the candle,
glowing.)
YOUNG MARIBEL: An Encanto…
ABUELA: An Encanto.

SCENE 2: The Introduction to the Madrigal Family

(Maribel walks joyfully inside the Casita. 3 kids knock on the door of the Casita
catching Maribel off guard. She opens the door.)
JUANCHO: *joyfully* Hey! When’s the magic gift happen?!
MIRABEL: My cousin’s ceremony is tonight.
ALEJANDRA: What’s his gift?!
MIRABEL: We’re gonna find out!
(JUANCHO wipes the coffee off his face and puts the cup aside)
JUANCHO: What’s your gift?!
MIRABEL: Who’s asking?
THE THREE KIDS: US!!
MIRABEL: Well, “us,” I can’t just talk about myself... I’m only part of the
amazing Madrigals.
(Mirabel points at the family tree of the Madrigal family)
THE THREE KIDS: *feeling desperate* Who’s all the amazing Madrigals?
MIRABEL: Aw, you’re not gonna leave me alone, are you? Casita, help me out.
 Musical number (1): Family Madrigal
Drawers.
Floors.
Doors.
Let’s gooo!

THIS IS OUR HOME.

WE’VE GOT EVERY GENERATION
SO FULL OF MUSIC
A RHYTHM OF ITS OWN DESIGN.
THIS IS MY FAMILY,
A PERFECT CONSTELLATION.
SO MANY STARS, AND EVERYBODY GETS TO SHINE.
(Abuela appears and dances with Mirabel)
WHOA, BUT LET’S BE CLEAR, ABUELA
RUNS THIS SHOW.
WHOA, SHE LED US HERE SO MANY YEARS
AGO,
WHOA, AND EVERY YEAR OUR FAMILY
BLESSINGS GROW!
THERE’S JUST A LOT YOU’VE SIMPLY GOT TO KNOW, SO!
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY MADRIGAL.
THE HOME OF THE FAMILY MADRIGAL.
WE’RE ON OUR WAY!
WHERE ALL THE PEOPLE ARE
FANTASTICAL AND MAGICAL,
I’M PART OF THE FAMILY MADRIGAL!

CECILIA: Oh my gosh, it’s them!

ALEJANDRO: What are the gifts?!

JUANCHO: I can’t remember all the gifts!

CECILIA: Who is who?

MIRABEL: Alright, alright, relax.

ALEJANDRA: It is physically impossible to relax!

CECILIA: Tell us everything! What are your powers?
JUANCHO: Just tell us what everyone can do!!
MIRABEL: And that’s why coffee’s for grownups.

(Mirabel takes Juancho’s coffee cup. She the knocks on Pepa’s door.)
 MY TIA PEPA.
HER MOOD AFFECTS THE WEATHER.
WHEN SHE’S UNHAPPY, WELL, THE TEMPERATURE GETS WEIRD.
MY TIO BRUNO --
TOWNSPEOPLE:
-- WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO --
(Mirabel pauses from the sudden response of the crowd then looks at the kids)
MIRABEL:
THEY SAY HE SAW THE FUTURE, ONE DAY HE DISAPPEARED.
(Mirabel then knocks at Julieta’s door)
OH, AND THAT’S MY MOM JULIETA,
HERE’S HER DEAL.
WHOA, THE TRUTH IS, SHE CAN HEAL
YOU WITH A MEAL.
WHOA, HER RECIPES ARE REMEDIES FOR REAL.
IF YOU’RE IMPRESSED, IMAGINE HOW I
FEEL
(Julieta kisses Maribel on the cheeks)

MOM?!

(Mirabel then walks away from Julieta)

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY MADRIGAL!

THE HOME OF THE FAMILY MADRIGAL!
HEY COMING THROUGH!
I KNOW IT SOUNDS A BIT FANTASTICAL AND MAGICAL,
BUT I’M PART OF THE FAMILY MADRIGAL!

(Mirabel points out her dad, Agustín, and Tio Félix.)

TWO GUYS FELL IN LOVE

MIRABEL, AGUSTIN AND FELIX: WITH FAMILY MADRIGAL!

MIRABEL: AND NOW THEY’RE PART OF THE FAMILY MADRIGAL.

SO YEAH TIO FÉLIX MARRIED PEPA,
AND MY DAD MARRIED JULIETA,
THAT’S HOW ABUELA BECAME ABUELA MADRIGAL!
LET’S GO, LET’S GO!

(Mirabel knocks on Dolores’ door)

COUSIN DOLORES CAN HEAR A PIN DROP
(Mirabel drops a pin, and Dolores appears, her hand to her ear.)
(Mirabel goes in Camilo’s room)
CAMILO SHAPE SHIFTS, (Camilo shape-shifts)
ANTONIO GETS HIS GIFT TODAY!

MY OLDER SISTERS,
 ISABELA AND LUISA...
(Isabela and Luisa appears)
ONE STRONG,
ONE GRACEFUL- PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!
(Abuela hugs Isabela at the background)

TOWNSPEOPLE: ISABELA........
THAT’S LIFE IN THE FAMILY MADRIGAL!
NOW YOU KNOW THE FAMILY MADRIGAL.

(With a pot of flower in her hand, Abuela shouts Mirabel’s name.)

ABUELA: Mirabel!!
(Mirabel stops and winces as she slowly looks towards Abuela.)
ABUELA: What are you doing?
MIRABEL: Uh, they were just asking about the family and –
ALEJANDRA: She was about to tell us about her super awesome gift!
(Abuela looks confused. Dolores then walks towards the two.)
DOLORES: Oh, Mirabel didn’t get one.
(Dolores and Abuela walks away.)

SCENE 3: Mirabel’s Low Point

ABUELA: Everyone! Hurry! We have to take the family photo. Together!
(Everyone in the family Madrigal gathers together except for Mirabel. She stared
at the happy faces of the family members, not joining them at all).
EVERYONE: LA FAMILIA MADRIGAL!
(Everyone pauses except for Mirabel. She looks at them, and sings.)

Musical number (2): Waiting on a Miracle

DON’T BE UPSET, OR MAD AT ALL...
DON’T FEEL REGRET, OR SAD AT ALL...
(Mirabel walks towards the family members, and walks around them)
HEY, I’M STILL A PART OF THE FAMILY MADRIGAL...
AND I’M FINE, I AM TOTALLY FINE
I WILL STAND ON THE SIDE AS YOU SHINE...
(Mirabel stands...)
I’M NOT FINE, I’M NOT FINE...

*Song Instrumental*
I AM READY!
C’MON, I’M READY!
 I’VE BEEN PATIENT AND STEADFAST AND STEADY!
BLESS ME NOW AS YOU BLESSED US ALL THOSE YEARS AGO WHEN YOU GAVE US A MIRACLE

SCENE 4: Weakening of Each Member’s Magic

(Mirabel sees Luisa struggle to carry something)
MIRABEL: LUISA! Let me help you
LUISA: No need, just go back to Casita
MIRABEL: …You’re acting weird…
LUISA: No I’m not. I just have a lot of chores to do
MIRABEL: There’s something wrong
LUISA: NOTHING’S WRONG

Musical Number (3): Surface Pressure

I’M THE STRONG ONE, I’M NOT NERVOUS,
I’M AS TOUGH AS THE CRUST OF THE EARTH IS

UNDER THE SURFACE

I FEEL BERSERK AS A TIGHTROPE WALKER IN A THREE RING CIRCUS
UNDER THE SURFACE
WAS HERCULES EVER LIKE “YO, I DON’T WANNA FIGHT CERBERUS?”
UNDER THE SURFACE
I’M PRETTY SURE I’M WORTHLESS IF I CAN’T BE OF SERVICE

A FLAW OR A CRACK
THE STRAW IN THE STACK
THAT BREAKS THE CAMEL’S BACK
WHAT BREAKS THE CAMEL’S BACK IT’S...

PRESSURE LIKE A DRIP, DRIP, DRIP THAT’LL NEVER STOP, WHOA...

PRESSURE THAT’LL TIP, TIP, TIP ‘TIL YOU JUST GO POP, WHOA...
GIVE IT TO YOUR SISTER, YOUR SISTER’S OLDER
GIVE HER ALL THE HEAVY THINGS WE CAN’T SHOULDER
WHO AM I IF I CAN’T RUN WITH THE BALL

(Luisa breaks down. Mirabel hugs and comforts her. Isabela enters the scene and
gets shock by them. A cactus sprouts from the ground by Isabela)

Musical Number (4): What Else Can I Do

I... JUST MADE SOMETHING UNEXPECTED
SOMETHING SHARP, SOMETHING NEW

(Isabela slowly touches the cactus and is intrigued. Luisa and Mirabel stops and
looks at Isabela and the cactus)

MIRABEL: Isa… uh- this is the part where we-

 IT’S NOT SYMMETRICAL OR PERFECT
BUT IT’S BEAUTIFUL AND IT’S MINE...
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?

(While Mirabel is hugging Luisa)

MIRABEL:
Wait!
BRING IT IN, BRING IT IN
GOOD TALK, BRING IT IN, BRING IT IN

ISABELA:
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO

MIRABEL:
(Mirabel gets up with arms wide open)
LET’S WALK, BRING IT IN, BRING IT IN
FREE HUGS?! BRING IT IN, BRING IT IN
ISABELA:
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO

WHAT COULD I DO IF I JUST GREW WHAT I WAS FEELING IN THE MOMENT?

MIRABEL:
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING?

ISABELA:
WHAT COULD I DO IF I JUST KNEW IT DIDN’T NEED TO BE PERFECT?
IT JUST NEEDED TO BE? AND THEY LET ME BE?

A HURRICANE OF JACARANDAS
STRANGLING FIGS

MIRABEL:
BIG!

ISABELA:
HANGING VINES

MIRABEL:
THIS IS FINE

ISABELA:
PALMA DE CERA FILLS THE AIR AS I CLIMB

(Isabela, Luisa, and Mirabel sing along)

AND WE PUSH THROUGH... WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO

(Sisters hug)
SCENE 5: Truth About Bruno

(While hugging Mirabel looks away and catches a glimpse of Bruno)

MIRABEL: Tio Bruno?! Tio Bruno!

(Mirabel tries to chase Bruno, but gets pulled by family members)

Musical Number (5): WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO

PEPA AND FELIX:

WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO, NO, NO, NO!
WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO...BUT!

IT WAS MY WEDDING DAY

(IT WAS OUR WEDDING DAY)
WE WERE GETTING READY AND THERE WASN’T A CLOUD IN THE SKY
(NO CLOUDS ALLOWED IN THE SKY)

BRUNO WALKS IN WITH A MISCHIEVOUS GRIN—

(THUNDER!!)
YOU TELLING THIS STORY OR AM I?
(I’M SORRY MI VIDA, GO ON...)

BRUNO SAYS, “IT LOOKS LIKE RAIN.”

(WHY DID HE TELL US?)
IN DOING SO, HE FLOODS MY BRAIN
(ABUELA, GET THE UMBRELLAS...)
MARRIED IN A HURRICANE
(WHAT A JOYOUS DAY…BUT ANYWAY)

WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO, NO NO, NO!

WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO!

DOLORES:
HEY - GREW TO LIVE IN FEAR OF BRUNO STUTTERING OR STUMBLING
I COULD ALWAYS HEAR HIM SORT OF MUTTERING AND MUMBLING
I ASSOCIATE HIM WITH THE SOUND OF FALLING SAND, CH…CH…CH…
IT’S A HEAVY LIFT WITH A GIFT SO HUMBLING
ALWAYS LEFT ABUELA AND THE FAMILY FUMBLING
GRAPPLING WITH PROPHECIES THEY COULDN’T UNDERSTAND
DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

CAMILO:
A SEVEN FOOT FRAME
RATS ALONG HIS BACK
WHEN HE CALLS YOUR NAME
IT ALL FADES TO BLACK
YEAH, HE SEES YOUR DREAMS
AND FEASTS ON YOUR SCREAMS

TOWNSPEOPLE:
 HEY!!

ALL:
WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO, NO NO, NO! (WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO, NO NO, NO!)
WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO (WE DON’T TALK ABOUT BRUNO!)

*Song Instrumental*
(Mirabel runs and follows Bruno)

BRUNO: Why are you following me?? You should go back.

MIRABEL: I can’t believe it’s really you…

BRUNO: Knock, knock, knock. Knock on wood.

(Mirabel looks around)
MIRABEL: Wait, have you been in here… patching the cracks? I don’t understand… I
don’t understand why you “left,” but didn’t “leave?”
BRUNO: Oh, well.. because.. you know.. the mountains around the Encanto are
pretty tall... *avoiding eye-contact* and uh- you know like I said, free food...
and everything...*shrugs*
*fidgeting* My gift wasn’t helping the family... but uh... but I love my family,
you know... I just don’t know how to... I just don’t know how to—
(Bruno sits down)
Well a-anyway, I-I- think you should go, because um– well…I don’t really have a
good reason… but if I did, you’d be like- I should go ‘cause that’s a good
reason.

SCENE 6: The Confrontation

(Abuela enters the scene and calls Mirabel while holding the faltering candle)
ABUELA ALMA: Mirabel!! MIRABEL!
LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE. YOU HAVE TO STOP MIRABEL.
(A tremor shakes the entire Encanto..)
ABUELA ALMA: *angrily* The cracks started with you. Bruno left because of you.
Luisa’s losing her powers, Isabela’s out of control, because of you. I don’t know
why you weren’t given a gift, but it is not an excuse for you to hurt this
family!
(As Abuela says that cracks emerge all around her. Mirabel’s heart nearly breaks
as she looks at Abuela..)

MIRABEL: I will never be good enough for you. Will I? No matter how hard I try…
(She looks at her family.)
No matter how hard any of us tries. Luisa will never be strong enough. Isabela
won’t be perfect enough — Bruno left our family because you only saw the worst in
him —
ABUELA ALMA: -- Bruno didn’t care about this family --
MIRABEL: (points in the ground) He loves this family! I love this family! We all
love this family!
(Points on Abuela)
You’re the one that doesn’t care! You’re the one breaking our home!

(Cracks begins to spread into the town.)

ABUELA ALMA: Don’t you ever --!

MIRABEL: The miracle is dying, because of you!
(Suddenly, the fire in candle vanishes. And In that awful moment, a huge cracks
rips open between them. As they both stare at each other, stunned, horrified. The
Casita collapses.)

SCENE 7: The Ending

(After their argument and Casita's collapse. Something was about to fall on
Abuela and Mirabel's heads, until Bruno save them. Bruno enters the scene and
pushes Mirabel and Abuela to save them.)
PEPA AND FELIX: Bruno?!
ANTONIO: Tio Bruno?
JULIETA: Is that Bruno?!
ABUELA: Is that you Bruno? Oh my Brunito.
(Everybody starts to hug Bruno. Mirabel walks up to the standing arch which used
to be the front door of the house. She starts singing to the family.)

Musical Number (6): All of You

LOOK AT THIS HOME
WE NEED A NEW FOUNDATION
IT MAY SEEM HOPELESS, BUT WE’LL GET BY JUST FINE

(The family begins to assemble in front of her.)

LOOK AT THIS FAMILY, A GLOWING CONSTELLATION

SO FULL OF STARS AND EVERYBODY WANTS TO SHINE

BUT THE STARS DON’T SHINE, THEY BURN

AND THE CONSTELLATIONS SHIFT
I THINK IT’S TIME YOU LEARN
YOU’RE MORE THAN JUST YOUR GIFT...
 TOWNSPEOPLE:
HEY! LAY DOWN YOUR LOAD, LAY DOWN YOUR LOAD,
WE’RE ONLY DOWN THE ROAD, WE’RE ONLY DOWN THE ROAD,
WE HAVE NO GIFS, BUT WE ARE MANY AND WE’LL DO ANYTHING FOR YOU!

*Music shift*

Musical Number (7): Colombia, Mi Encanto

(Cast Dance break)
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