Castor & Pollux Reader's Theater Script | Demigods | Greek Mythology

Castor & Pollux – The Divine Twins Readers’ Theater Script unfolds a mythic tale across 12 vivid scenes. Castor tames horses and falls to mortal fate, while Pollux wields divine fists and sacrifices half his immortality, their brotherhood shining as Gemini. From Spartan feats to celestial heights, their story blends courage, loss, and unity through ancient Greece.

With 17 roles—bold Castor, fierce Pollux, wise Leda, and daring Jason—this dialogue-rich script hums with epic drama for high school performers. Flexible casting suits any class: combine narrators for small groups or spread roles across scenes, ensuring every student rides, fights, or stars in this tale of divine twins.

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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 (5 pages)

2) Readers Theater Script

• ~17 Characters, 2900 words,
• Format: Google Doc & PDF (10 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.

Script Summary:

Scene 1: Zeus and Tyndareus father Pollux and Castor with Leda, birthing immortal and mortal twins in Sparta.

Scene 2: Castor masters horsemanship, Pollux excels at boxing, their skills marking them as Spartan princes.

Scene 3: The twins join Jason’s Argonauts, aiding the quest for the Golden Fleece with their talents.

Scene 4: Castor and Pollux hunt the Calydonian Boar with Atalanta and Meleager, boosting their fame.

Scene 5: A feud erupts with cousins Idas and Lynceus over stolen cattle, testing the twins’ bond.

Scene 6: Idas kills Castor in battle, leaving Pollux grieving his mortal twin.

Scene 7: Pollux begs Zeus to share his immortality, seeking to save Castor from eternal death.

Scene 8: Zeus grants a shared fate, splitting their time between Olympus and the Underworld.

Scene 9: The twins defend Sparta from invaders, their legend growing despite their halved lives.

Scene 10: Castor and Pollux rescue their sister Helen from Theseus, cementing their valor.

Scene 11: Zeus transforms them into the Gemini constellation, ending their halved existence.

Scene 12: Their legacy shines as stars, a tale of brotherhood and sacrifice enduring in Greece.

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