I think there might be a way to do it right where you you have it t be silly. The guy gets chased off by a bear, and then two characters you haven't really met before come on stage and go, i just saw a bear eat a g. That can be played with a mixture of humor and horror, i think. I that please some try all both joy and terror, of good and bad that makes and unfolds error. Now take upon me in the name of time to use my wings.