Christmas Musicals for Church
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28 (They exit.) NARRATOR 1: At first in the kingdom I'm happy to tell The life of our heroes was going quite well. NARRATOR 2: But as days turned to weeks and the months hurried past, I'm afraid that this period of peace couldn't last. (The KING enters and sits on the throne, sulking.) NARRATOR 1: And if you don't know, then it's time that you learned: Every tale that's exciting must have a dark turn; NARRATOR 2: And in order for stories to truly surprise, In the end, complications will have to arise. NARRATOR 1: And so the day came when King said: KING: I'm bored. I know that I'm loved—but am I adored? NARRATOR 2: And with that, this conceited and ignorant man Set in motion a most diabolical plan. KING: (standing) I will build a great statue for people to see— A fabulous idol devoted to me. NARRATOR 1: He gave a command and the work was begun, And continued till soon the King's statue was done. NARRATOR 2: Now following God is not always smooth sailing, NARRATOR 1: You'll see as we skip to the day of unveiling. ASHPENAZ: (entering quickly) All right people, gather round! (The BABYLONIANS unfreeze and turn, gathering into a crowd. SHADRACH, MESHACH, and ABEDNEGO enter and stand to the right of the throne as the KING crosses to center stage.) KING: Is everything ready for the big day? ASHPENAZ: Yes, Your Highness. The statue is finished. KING: Excellent! And is everyone really excited about it? (The BABYLONIANS exchange less than enthusiastic looks with some eye rolling.) ASHPENAZ: Well…uh…. KING: Is there a problem? People love me, don't they? ASHPENAZ and BABYLONIANS: Uh… KING: (raising his voice for all to hear, and speaking deliberately) I said—people love me don't they? For Preview Only