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

This Hera Readers’ Theater Script traces the queen of the gods’ ascent from Cronus’s belly to her golden throne on Olympus across 12 scenes. Watch her break free with Zeus, battle Titans, marry the sky god, and wield her wrath against Io, Hercules, and Echo, while judging Paris, aiding Jason, and clashing with Zeus. From Mount Othrys to Greece’s mortal cities, Hera’s jealousy and power shape divine and human fates, forging a legacy as fierce as her husband’s thunder.

With 20 roles—including commanding Zeus, vengeful Hera, heroic Jason, and scorned Paris—this dialogue-rich script brims with mythic tension, ideal for high school performers. Flexible casting suits any group size: blend narrators for smaller classes or rotate characters per scene to keep everyone in the divine spotlight.

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 (7 pages)

2) Readers Theater Script

• ~21 Characters, 2950 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)

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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:

• Scenes 1-2: Hera’s Birth and Imprisonment

Cronus swallows newborn Hera on Mount Othrys to stop a prophecy, but Rhea tricks him with a stone to save Zeus, leaving Hera defiant inside the Titan as freedom nears.

• Scenes 3-4: The Titanomachy

Zeus frees Hera with a potion, and she battles Titans with divine strength beside him, Cyclopes, and Hecatoncheires, helping bind Cronus in Tartarus to secure Olympian rule.

• Scenes 5-6: Queenship and Jealousy

Hera marries Zeus, claiming her golden throne on Olympus, then punishes Io with a cow transformation and Argus’s watch, guarding her marriage against Zeus’s affair.

• Scenes 7-8: Vengeance on Mortals

Hera curses Hercules with madness for Zeus’s infidelity, sparking his Labors, and offers Paris power in a contest, vowing Troy’s ruin when he picks Aphrodite instead.

• Scenes 9-10: Punishment and Aid

Hera silences Echo with a repetition curse for hiding Zeus’s deceit, then aids Jason’s quest for the Golden Fleece, proving her sway over heroes against her husband’s will.

• Scenes 11-12: Clashes and Reign

Hera quarrels with Zeus over his affairs, holding her queenship firm, and reigns supreme, her legacy—from Io to Jason—echoing as a powerful Olympian queen.

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