Over at the
Basic Programming Forum aurelB posted a link to the
NaaLaa programming language. I have to say that I am quite impressed, both by the simplicity of the language as well as the capability.
It seems to be targeted toward making games, but it would also make a great demo platform as well. Even though it is interpreted, it is quite responsive. It generates java applets as well as stand-alone (embedded run-time) exes.
I have been messing around with it some today and I have found it to be very enjoyable. I'll have something to post soon with this.