Out of the Mouths of Worms and Lions

This comedic play retells the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den from a lighthearted perspective, featuring a camel, a racehorse, and an inchworm. Slide the Camel is flashy and full of himself, Harry the Horse is fast but a bit clueless, and Inch the Worm is the voice of reason. When they hear Preston the Lion roaring, they learn that God shut the mouths of the lions to protect Daniel. As they discuss the story, they also draw a connection to 1 Peter 5:8, where Satan is described as a roaring lion seeking to devour. The play humorously teaches the lesson that while Satan tries to attack believers, God is their protector—just as He was for Daniel.

Cast Size:

• 3 puppet characters (Slide, Harry, Inch) or live actors
• 1 offstage voice (Preston the Lion – can be live or pre-recorded)

"Out of the Mouths of Worms and Lions" can be easily adapted into a live skit with actors instead of puppets. 

How to Adapt It for Live Performance

1. Characters as Costumed Actors:
   • Slide (Camel) – A flamboyant, stylish character. Can wear sunglasses, flashy jewelry, and a jacket or robe to match his "bling-bling" persona.
   • Harry (Horse) – A high-energy character dressed like an athlete (e.g., running shorts, a track jacket, and a sash or ribbon for his “winner’s blanket”).
   • Inch (Worm) – Could be a smaller actor or a child, wearing earthy tones with a simple turban or headwrap to maintain the original look.
   • Preston (Lion) – An offstage voice (or an actor in a lion costume who remains behind a curtain or uses a shadow/silhouette effect).

Estimated Runtime: 10–12 minutes, depending on pacing and delivery.

Biblical Reference: 

• Daniel 6 – The story of Daniel being thrown into the lion’s den after praying to God, and how God miraculously shut the lions' mouths to protect him.
• 1 Peter 5:8 – "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." This verse is referenced to draw a parallel between Satan as a roaring lion and how God protects His followers from harm

Scene 1

(Slide enters first, moving around confidently, showing off his sunglasses and jewelry.)

SLIDE: (preening) I be... Slide... the camel... deevine!

(Harry enters, running fast to one side of the stage, stopping, then racing quickly to the opposite side. He repeats this a few times.)

INCH (enters, looking confused at the action around him) Uhh, hellooooo.

HARRY (comes to a screeching halt) Will you puhleasssee move off the race track?

INCH (looks around, still confused) The... race... track? Which uhhh... race track might that be?

HARRY (frustrated) This... this here race track... upon which you are standing, may I add!

INCH: This... is a race track?

HARRY: What did you think it was, a puppet stage maybe? Man, sometimes, I tell ya!

SLIDE: Well, just you guys be careful you don’t kick up dust all over my bling bling.

HARRY: Your... bling...?

INCH: ...bling?

SLIDE: Yep, some revved up, way off, far out dude is what I am with my bling bling!

INCH: Can you maybe go to the doctor, get some pills or somethin’ to get rid of a... bling bling?

SLIDE: Ahhh no, little belly-crawler guy, not too likely. I am the man, and my bling bling is my awesome jewelry, my glasses... never to forget my... breath-taking great looks! And all that just for sure accentuates my all-fired walkin’ in another world far out moxie is what.

INCH: Mind if I ask who you... and your... bling bling... may be?

SLIDE (preens) I be... Slide... the camel... deevine!

INCH: Sure you are, I can almost see that! Uh huh! (looking at Harry) And you are?

HARRY: You have the privilege of seein’... Harry, the world’s fastest racehorse. Like they all say, “From the gate to the finish... Harry’s just great!”

INCH: “From the gate to the finish... Harry’s just great?” Shouldn’t you have a word to rhyme with finish?

HARRY: You try to get a word to rhyme with finish!

SLIDE: How about... “From the gate to the finish, Harry eats spinach”?

(Harry glares at Slide. Slide smirks.)

SLIDE: But anyhooo, (looks at Inch) who are you?

INCH: Inch. As in inch worm.

HARRY: I’ll say this much for you, it’s better than no name at all. Now, I gotta get back in the race!

(Harry starts racing again.)

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Scene 2

(Suddenly, a loud roar is heard from offstage.)

SOUND FX: ROAAAARRRRRRR!

(Harry jumps into Slide’s arms, startled.)

HARRY: Whatever was that?!

SLIDE: I have no idea, Harry, but it like to warped my glasses!

INCH: It’s OK, it’s Preston.

HARRY: Preston?

INCH: Yup.

SLIDE: And... Preston... may be who exactly... or what?

INCH: Preston, he’s the lead lion down at the local den.

HARRY: The local den? I know that place... cappuccino bar, latte to die for... just off Main Street at Bloor, right?

INCH: Not even close! It’s the lion’s den, for like, lions.

(Another loud roar is heard.)

SOUND FX: ROAAAARRRRRRR!

SLIDE (frightened, adjusting his sunglasses) Wooooooooooooo! That’s like a real loud lion roar, like to melted the gold in my teeth is what!

HARRY: Any idea what’s Preston’s problem?

INCH: Daniel.

SLIDE: Daniel?

INCH: Yep, and God.

HARRY: Wowww! God too?! This is gettin’ like heavy!

SLIDE: What did Daniel do to Preston, made Preston so all fired angry?

INCH: It was God actually who did it.

HARRY: Did... “it”?

INCH: Shut the mouths of all the lions in the lion’s den, including Preston.

SLIDE (confused) Ummm, any idea why God went and done that to the lions?

INCH: So the lions wouldn’t eat Daniel.

HARRY: Sounds like a plan to me, Inch.

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