==Scene 2==

==Scene 2==

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.

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, 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.'

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.'