Act: "The Forgotten Daughter"

Characters:

1. Father: Traditional, values sons' education over the daughter's.

2. Mother: Loving, but passive, follows the father’s decisions.

3. Elder Brother: Studious, the pride of the family, but not always responsible.

4. Younger Brother: Carefree, often irresponsible but indulged by the parents.

5. Sister (Main Character): Intelligent, hardworking, but overlooked by the family.

6. Friends/Friends (6 Characters): A group of supportive friends/Friends who help the Sister

recognize her potential and guide her through her identity crisis.

Scene 1: The Broken Vase

(The two brothers are playing recklessly in the living room. They knock over a vase, breaking it. The Sister
is in the other room, studying.)

Younger Brother: (Worried) Uh-oh! We’re in trouble. Let’s get out of here before mom sees.

Elder Brother: (Shrugs) Don’t worry. Mom won’t think we did it. Let’s go.

(They quickly leave. The Mother enters the room and sees the broken vase. The Sister walks in from her
room.)

Mother: (Sternly) What happened here? Who broke this vase?

Sister: (Calmly) Mother, the brothers were playing in the living room. They knocked it over.

Mother: (Angrily) Why didn’t you clean it up then? You should have been more responsible. This house
isn’t going to take care of itself!

Sister: (Shocked) But... I wasn’t the one who broke it! Why do I need to clean up after them?

Mother: (Dismissive) You live here, don’t you? If something is broken, it’s your job to fix it. Stop making
excuses and clean up the mess.

(The Sister quietly cleans up, feeling the injustice. The brothers watch from a distance, saying nothing.)

Scene 2: The Report Card Disappointment

(The family is gathered at the dining table, talking about the brothers' school performance. The Father
asks the Elder and Younger Brothers about their exam results.)

Father: (Expectantly) So, how did you two do on your exams?

Elder Brother: (Reluctantly) I didn’t score as well as I hoped, Father… but I’ll improve next time.

Younger Brother: (Casually) Yeah, my marks weren’t great either, but it’s no big deal.
Father: (Sighs) You both need to work harder. We’ve invested so much in your education.

(The Sister, who has been quietly listening, brings out her own report card.)

Sister: (Timidly) Father, Mother… I scored the highest in my class this time. I’ve been studying really hard.

(The parents glance at her report card briefly, with little emotion.)

Father: (Half-heartedly) Good. Keep it up.

Mother: (Indifferently) Yes, very good. Now, help your brothers clean up the table.

(The Sister is hurt but hides her feelings as they set her report card aside without much
acknowledgement.)

Scene 3: The Gathering of Friends

(The Sister meets her six friends and Friends at a park. They sit in a quiet circle, each Friend
representing a different aspect of life: strength, wisdom, creativity, empathy, resilience, and
confidence. The Sister looks frustrated, sharing her recent experiences with the group.)

Sister: (Sighing, tired) I don’t know how much more I can take. No matter what I do, it’s like I’m
invisible. I work so hard, but all my parents see are my brothers. It’s always about them.

Friend 1 (Strength): (Nods understandingly) I get it. You’ve been fighting this battle alone for so long.
But remember, strength doesn’t always come from being loud. Sometimes it’s about being steady and
refusing to give up.

Friend 2 (Wisdom): (Calmly) You’re smart enough to see the imbalance. But have you ever really told
them how you feel? Sometimes people don’t see what’s right in front of them until you make them
aware. Have you tried talking to them directly?

Sister: (Shrugs, unsure) I don’t know… I’ve tried to speak up before, but it’s like they don’t hear me.
They just brush it off, or they get upset.

Friend 3 (Empathy): (Softly) It’s not easy to confront the people you love, especially when you know it
might hurt them. But you have to think about yourself too. It’s not selfish to want fairness—it’s your
right.

Friend 4 (Creativity): (Encouragingly) Maybe it’s time to approach things differently. If words aren’t
working, show them through your actions. Keep excelling in what you love, and make it impossible for
them to ignore you. Your talents will speak for themselves.

Sister: (Nods) I’ve been trying… but it feels like no matter what I do, it’s not enough. Even when I
scored the highest in my class, they barely noticed.

Friend 5 (Resilience): (Firmly) That’s because they’re stuck in old patterns. It takes time to change how
people see you. But you can’t give up just because they don’t recognize you right away. Keep pushing.
Their mindset might take a while to catch up, but it will.
Friend 6 (Confidence): (Confidently) You’ve got what it takes, and you know it. The problem is, you’re
waiting for their approval. You need to stop letting their opinions define your worth. You know what
you’re capable of, and that’s all that matters. Once you believe in yourself fully, they’ll start believing
too.

Sister: (Starting to feel empowered) I guess I’ve been relying too much on their approval. But I do
know what I’m capable of, and I’ve already proved it to myself. I just need them to see me for who I
am.

Friend 1 (Strength): (Supportively) Exactly. You’ve already proven your strength to yourself, and that’s
the first step. Now, use that strength to show them that you’re not going to fade into the background
anymore.

Friend 2 (Wisdom): (Nods) And when you speak up again, make sure they listen. Be clear, be calm, but
be firm. They need to understand that this isn’t just a phase—it’s about your future.

Friend 3 (Empathy): (Gently) And don’t forget to approach them with kindness. Change takes time,
especially when it comes to family. But if you keep showing them who you truly are, they’ll have no
choice but to understand.

Sister: (Smiling, feeling more confident) You’re right. I can’t let them decide my worth anymore. I’m
going to speak up for myself, but also keep showing them what I can do, in my own way.

(The Friends exchange approving glances, knowing that the Sister has found a new sense of
determination. The conversation ends with the Sister feeling empowered and ready to face her family
with renewed strength.)

Scene 4: The Confrontation

(The Sister returns home with newfound strength. At dinner, the family is gathered again. The Father
starts discussing the brothers’ plans when the Sister speaks up.)

Father: Your brothers need to work harder, but I’m sure they’ll succeed eventually. We’ll arrange extra
classes for them.

Sister: (Confidently) What about me, Father?

(The family looks at her, surprised by her tone.)

Father: What do you mean?

Sister: (Firmly) You’ve always focused on my brothers, their education, their future. But I have dreams
too, and I deserve the same support and investment. I’ve worked just as hard, if not harder. I need to be
seen, not just as a helper, but as someone with my own path.

Mother: (Gently) But, dear, we didn’t realize how you were feeling…
Sister: (Calmly) I’ve been quiet for too long. I’m not angry, but I want you to understand that I need the
same chances as my brothers. My dreams matter just as much.

(There is a long pause as the parents and brothers reflect on her words.)

Father: (After a pause) You’re right. We’ve overlooked you, and that was wrong. We’ll support you, just
as we do your brothers. But you’ll need to continue working hard.

Sister: (Smiling slightly) I will. Thank you.

Scene 5: A Diplomatic New Beginning

(The final scene shows the Sister confidently pursuing her education. She is studying at her desk, focused
and determined, while the family watches her with a newfound respect. The parents exchange quiet
words.)

Mother: (To Father) She’s working so hard. I think we didn’t see her for who she truly is.

Father: (Nods) She’s just as capable as her brothers. I’m glad we’ve finally started to understand that.

(The Father approaches the Sister, who is deep in her studies.)

Father: (Gently) I’m proud of you, daughter. You’ve shown great strength, and we’re here for you, just as
much as your brothers.

Sister: (Turning to him, sincerely) Thank you, Father. I’ve always wanted to make you proud, and now I
feel like I finally can.

Father: (Smiling) You already have.

(The scene closes with the family united, the Sister having found her voice and her rightful place in the
family. Her identity is no longer overlooked, but fully recognized.)