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

This Hermes Readers’ Theater Script traces the trickster god from his cunning birth in Arcadia to his reign as Olympus’s swift messenger across 12 vibrant scenes. Witness him steal Apollo’s cattle, craft the lyre, guide Persephone from Hades, arm Perseus against Medusa, free Odysseus from Circe, protect travelers, deliver Zeus’s decrees, father Pan, wield the caduceus, outwit Argus, and claim his legacy. From Pieria’s pastures to Aeaea’s shores, Hermes’s guile and speed spin a tale of mischief, aid, and divine wit.

With 22 roles—including sly Hermes, stern Hades, wild Pan, and thunderous Zeus—this dialogue-rich script buzzes with mythic energy, perfect for high school performers. Flexible casting suits any class: combine narrators for smaller groups or rotate roles per scene to keep everyone racing under Hermes’s winged sandals.

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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 (7 pages)

2) Readers Theater Script

• ~22 Characters, 3500 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)

Will this work for my classroom?

Get a feel for the formatting of the script, worksheet and teacher's guide by downloading this FREE Peter Pan Adapted RT Script

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: Hermes’s Beginnings

Hermes is born in Arcadia, hidden from Hera, then steals Apollo’s cattle as an infant, inventing the lyre to barter peace with his brother in Pieria.

Scenes 3-4: Messenger and Guide

Hermes earns his winged sandals and caduceus on Olympus, guiding souls to Hades, then escorts Persephone from the underworld, restoring spring to Greece.

Scenes 5-6: Heroic Aid

Hermes equips Perseus with sandals to slay Medusa in Argos, then frees Odysseus from Circe’s magic on Aeaea with moly and counsel.

Scenes 7-8: Protector and Voice

Hermes safeguards travelers and thieves on Greece’s roads, then delivers Zeus’s messages to mortals, shaping fates with swift words.

Scenes 9-10: Legacy and Symbol

Hermes fathers Pan in Arcadia, passing on his guile, and wields the caduceus as a symbol of commerce and medicine across Greece’s markets.

Scenes 11-12: Triumph and Reign

Hermes outwits Argus to free Io in Argos, then reigns on Olympus, his trickery and speed a lasting legacy over Greece.

Will this work for my classroom?

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