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Readers Theatre from Greek
and Roman Mythology II
by JANET LITHERLAND
Seven classic tales for a mixed cast
Cast: 3 to 4 players each, mixed
Age level: Middle School to High School
Playing time: 5 to 10 minutes each
Complete playkit with 6 scripts: $19.95
Order #R-P579
This is a sequel collection of dramatized myths from the
ancient world. This group of myths includes both Greek
and Roman. Included are: 1. The Winning of
Atalanta — To marry her, a man must outrun her or
die — and many died until she was tricked.
2. Pegasus and the Pride of Bellerophon — The
winged horse and rider conquer all foes, until pride
brings on a fall. 3. Orpheus and Eurydice — The
musician charms the guards of Hades to retrieve his
new wife, only to lament his failure. 4. The Quest of
the Golden Fleece — Jason and the Argonauts
battle many foes to return the golden fleece.
5. Pyramus and Thisbe — When two lovers are
separated, they arrange an ill-fated meeting.
6. Pygmalion and Galatea — Soured by romance,
Pygmalion carves the perfect woman, who is brought
to life by Venus. 7. Baucis and Philemon — Humble
people feed beggars, who are really gods, and are
granted a wish. This series offers unique
staging effects that are both simple and effective.
Pronunciation guide is included with each script.
Those Myth-Behavin’ Greeks
by BARBARA HEIMBURGER
Five readers theatre scripts
Cast: 8 to 27 players each, mixed
Age level: Middle School to High School
Playing time: 5 to 10 minutes each
Complete playkit with 9 scripts and
rights to reproduce copies: $20.95
Order #R-P1743
Studying Greek mythology as part of a dramatic
presentation is a superb supplement to regular classroom
instruction. The audience and the performers learn
together. This collection includes five readers theatre
scripts: 1. And the Winner Is … — The Stars of Mount
Olympus. 2. The Play’s the Thing — Orpheus loves
Eurydice. 3. Law and Disorder — A seasonal story:
Demeter, Persephone and Hades. 4. Never Play with
Matches — The story of Prometheus, Epimethius and
Pandora. 5. Sliding Home — A baseball odyssey. An
excellent way to learn about Greek mythology.
Mythology Plays
Readers Theatre
from Greek Mythology I
by JOANNE F. KARR
Six classic tales for a mixed cast
Cast: 3 to 5 players each, mixed
Age level: Middle School to High School
Playing time: 5 to 7 minutes each
Complete playkit with 6 scripts: $19.95
Order #R-P440
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Suddenly, ancient images become clear. The audience
responds to the drama of early mythology. They see how
greatly our art and literature have been influenced by the
culture of early Greece. The stories demonstrate how
Western man first tried to understand himself in the
context of an unknown world. Each tale is told with
classic simplicity and charm. Included in the kit are:
1. Daedalus and Icarus — Father and son learn to
fly as birds. 2. Arachne and Athena — Arachne is
changed into a spinning spider by the jealous
goddess Athena. 3. Persephone and Hades — Hades
tricks Persephone into being his underworld
companion part of every year. 4. Prometheus and
Pandora — Man is given the power of fire, then
Pandora brings both misery and hope into the world.
5. The Saga of Perseus — Perseus kills the gorgon
Medusa and fulfills the prophecy of the Oracle at
Delphi. 6. Echo and Narcissus — The sad stories of
lost loves in the lives of Echo and Narcissus. An
excellent introduction to Greek mythology.
Medea — A Homegirl’s Story
by MARY KRELL-OISHI
A modern version of Euripides’ tragic tale
Cast: 4M, 4F, chorus
Age level: Middle School to High School
Playing time: About 20 minutes
Complete playkit with 9 scripts and
rights to reproduce copies: $20.95
Order #R-P1666
A unique and powerful adaptation of the Greek classic
written to shock and hold your audience spellbound!
Staged in the ancient Greek style, the chorus’s lines are
modernized into teenage slang. Medea’s poetic lines are
from the original public domain translation. The contrast of
modern against classic language adds incredible zest and
comic wit to this monstrously tragic tale. Medea seeks a
terrible revenge on Jason for discarding her for another
woman. This educational class project will long be
remembered. Your literature department will love it!