Grades 9-12

 

Readers Theater Scripts for Grades 9–12

High school students crave challenge and relevance. Our readers theater scripts for grades 9–12 offer sophisticated texts and thought‑provoking themes, perfect for close reading and rhetorical analysis. Performing scripts encourages collaboration and public speaking while honing literacy skills.

What You’ll Find

  • Greek epics & mythology: Dive into Homer’s Odyssey, The Iliad and stories of demigods like Theseus and Jason. Scripts bring ancient stories to life.
  • Classic literature & tragedy: Adaptations of Shakespearean plays, Edgar Allan Poe tales and Gothic classics.
  • Primary source performances: Readers theater scripts built from historical speeches, Supreme Court decisions and civil rights documents to spark debate.
  • Global studies: Scripts exploring world geography and cultures (e.g., “Americas Geography,” “Europe Readers Theater Scripts”).

Browse the Collection

Ready to engage your students? Browse all high‑school‑level scripts on our Grades 9–12 Scripts Collection page.

Whether you spell it readers theatre or reader’s theater, you’ll find scripts here that challenge teens to think critically, perform confidently and connect literature to the world around them.