The Serene Prince

The Serene Prince

A Luddite Dream

Latest version: January 2017

Charles Castle

Synopsis:

A young man is shipwrecked on an isolated island and discovers its people live as in the past and eschew modernity. As he explores the island, he learns about its governance by the Prince and the allure of the simple life.

Characters

Jonia as a slightly older man, doing all the monologues.

Jonia, the shipwrecked young lad.

The Prince, ruler of the island.

Sindal, Jonia’s close friend.

Mika, Jonia’s dog.

Anagarika, a wise monk.

Various islanders.

Scenes

1. Out in the contryside: Jonia, Sindal and Mika and various islanders.

2. In the Prince's garden: Jonia, Sindal, the Prince.

3. Out in the countryside: Jonia, Sindal and Mika and various islanders.

4. In a temple: Jonia and Anagarika.