− | The thrones for the King and Queen need to be up on a podium, a platform, a "stage on the stage." The King and Queen are "elevated people." | + | The thrones for the King and Queen need to be up on a podium, a platform, a "stage on the stage." The King and Queen are "elevated personages." Take it literally. |
− | That same "stage on a stage" can be used as the "stage on stage" for the 'Mousetrap' play, later. It need not be too large and heavy, but adequate for two large chairs side-by-side, for the thrones, or for two actors side-by-side, if they don't move around too much doing the 'Mousetrap.' | + | That same "stage on a stage" can be used as the "stage on stage" for the 'Mousetrap' play, later, in the Great Hall. The podium/stage need not be too large and heavy, but adequate for two large chairs side-by-side, for the thrones, or for two actors side-by-side, if they don't move around too much doing the 'Mousetrap.' |