Apollo Reader's Theater Script | The Olympians | Greek Mythology

This Apollo Readers’ Theater Script tracks the god of light from his birth on Delos to his reign over Delphi across 12 scenes. Witness him slay Python, aid the Titanomachy unborn, curse Cassandra, guide Troy’s war, mourn Hyacinthus, chase Daphne, heal Asclepius, inspire Orpheus, and clash with Artemis. From Greece’s wilds to Olympus’s halls, Apollo’s bow, lyre, and prophecy weave a legacy of music, truth, and radiance.

With 20 roles—including shining Apollo, fierce Hector, tragic Orpheus, and sharp Artemis—this dialogue-rich script pulses with mythic drama, perfect for high school performers. Flexible casting suits any group: combine narrators for smaller classes or rotate roles per scene to keep everyone strumming Apollo’s lyre.

What's included?

1) Teacher's Guide & Answer Key

• Standards Alignment (CCSS Grades 9~12, CCRA)
• Teacher Tips
• Answer Keys for all worksheet sections
• Themes & Discussion Question Prompts
• Format: Google Doc & PDF (6 pages)

2) Readers Theater Script

• ~20 Characters, 2650 words,
• Format: Google Doc & PDF (9 pages)

3) Script Worksheet

• 10 Vocabulary Words
• 10 Short-Answer Questions: Comprehension and recall questions based solely on the script.
• 3 Reflection Questions
• Format: Google Slides & PPT (20 Slides)

Teaching Tips for Using the Script:

• For More Students: Main character can be read by multiple students.
• For Less Students: Minor characters can be read by just one student.
• This script should take about 50 minutes
• Depending on your classroom's level it may be suitable for other grade levels.

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Script Summary:

Scenes 1-2: Apollo’s Beginnings

Apollo is born on Delos, defying Hera, then slays Python at Delphi, avenging Leto and claiming his oracle with light and song.

Scenes 3-4: Power and Pride

Unborn, Apollo aids Zeus against Titans via Leto’s radiance, then curses Cassandra in Troy with unheeded prophecy after her rejection.

Scenes 5-6: War and Loss

Apollo defends Troy with plague and Hector’s prowess against Athena, then mourns Hyacinthus in Sparta, turning his death into a flower.

• Scenes 7-8: Love and Healing

Apollo chases Daphne into a laurel in Thessaly, crafting a victor’s crown, then teaches Asclepius healing in Greece, defying Zeus’s wrath.

Scenes 9-10: Music and Rivalry

Apollo inspires Orpheus’s lyre in Thrace to charm Hades, then clashes with Artemis on Olympus, balancing song and hunt as twins.

Scenes 11-12: Oracle and Reign

Apollo blesses Delphi with prophecy through Pythia, guiding Greece, and reigns on Olympus, his light and music a timeless legacy.

Will this work for my classroom?

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