LION: (bounds onstage, with crown) Where's the King?!? HERE I AM!
(casts reacts, startled)
DOG: Sir, We meant no disrespect... Sir, We're speaking of the Messiah; the King of Kings
LION: (You'd better not be lyin'; I take my authority VERY seriously! You depend on me for
leadership I have to check out any claims to the Throne. I 've been put in charge and I won't
tolerate imposter taking my place.
(Writer's note possible angle 2: PROUD, Jealous I'm the king; ; I don't need any new king.)