Christmas Musicals for Church
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18 ASHPENAZ: He's very strong, Your Highness. KING: I can tell. ASHPENAZ: (handing the KING the military headband) He'd make a great soldier. KING: You're right. (to MESHACH as he puts the headband on him) Welcome Captain Meshach. MESHACH: (saluting) Yes, sir! ASHPENAZ: And this is Abednego…(aside to KING) He's very smart. ABEDNEGO: (with a small bow, palms pressed together in front of his chest in a prayerful pose) Greetings and felicitations. KING: (to ASHPENAZ) Felicitations? ASHPENAZ: It means blessings or best wishes. KING: Oh, good. (to ABEDNEGO) And what do you do? ABEDNEGO: I am trained in the optimization and facilitation of governmental administration and logistics. KING: (shaking hands with a blank look) Ah…(aside to ASHPENAZ) He must be smart. I can't understand anything he's saying. ASHPENAZ: (handing the KING the gavel) In that case, why not make him a judge? KING: Of course! (to ABEDNEGO as he hands him the gavel) My new Chief Justice Abednego—glad to have you aboard. ABEDNEGO: (with another bow) I'm honored, Your Highness. ASHPENAZ: And this is Shadrach... (SHADRACH is dressed in a costume that resembles the KING's costume in some way—in color or style. He speaks with smooth charm.) SHADRACH: It's my joy to meet you, my King. Your presence is like the sunshine that banishes the darkest clouds. (He bows deeply and with a hand flourish.) KING: Oh, well said! (noticing the costume similarity) And I love your sense of style. (to ASHPENAZ) He could almost pass for royalty. ASHPENAZ: Yes, he's very charming. And such beautiful speech, even when he has nothing to say. KING: (He has a sudden realization.) Oh! He'd make a perfect politician! ASHPENAZ: Not so fast, Your Highness—he's also completely honest. KING: Ah. Never mind then. For Preview Only