The Queen of Hearts

Themes: Comedy, Love, Power
Length: 1 Minute
Gender: Female

Stage is set as a throne room, with a large, ornate chair center stage. The actress is dressed in regal, yet slightly whimsical attire. She sits on the throne, playfully tossing a small, heart-shaped object in her hands as she speaks.

They say love is a battlefield, but they’ve never seen my kingdom. I mean, seriously, ruling over hearts isn’t as romantic as it sounds. It’s all ‘off with their heads’ one moment, and ‘oh, darling, kiss me under the moonlight’ the next. Imagine trying to balance a crown while dodging Cupid’s arrows. Let me tell you, those little cherubs have terrible aim.

You think it’s easy to maintain power when your court is filled with love-struck fools? Ha! Every day, Sir Lancelot is declaring his undying love for Lady Guinevere, and she’s over there mooning after Sir Galahad. It’s like a medieval soap opera, and I’m the director, producer, and lead actress.

But the real kicker? Managing my own love life. Every prince in the land wants to win my heart, but they don’t realize what they’re signing up for. It’s not just candlelit dinners and royal balls. Oh no, it’s dragon slaying and jousting tournaments. Plus, who needs a prince when you’ve got a kingdom to run? So, I’ve decided, power is my true love. And you know what? I think I’m doing just fine on my own.