Hyperion & Theia Reader's Theater Script | Titan Gods | Greek Mythology

Hyperion & Theia: Titans of Celestial Light Readers’ Theater Script ignites a mythic clash across 12 vivid scenes. Hyperion blazes with “I wield blazing light, kin!” (Scene 1), Theia foresees “Zeus rises bold” (Scene 4), their celestial reign fading to their children’s rise. From Titanomachy to legacy, their tale weaves rebellion, vision, and cosmic transition against Olympian might.

With 14 roles—fiery Hyperion, prophetic Theia, usurping Helios, and awed mortals—this dialogue-rich script glows with mythic power for high school performers. Flexible casting suits any class: blend narrators for small groups or split roles across scenes, ensuring every student lights the sky or heralds dawn in this Titan epic.

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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

• ~14 Characters, 2900 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.

Script Summary:

Scenes 1-3: Rise of Celestial Titans

Hyperion and Theia emerge from chaos, with Hyperion boasting, “I wield blazing light, kin!” (Scene 1). They wed, birthing Helios, Selene, and Eos, as Hyperion declares, “Our fierce union lights the heavens anew” (Scene 2). Hyperion joins Cronus to overthrow Uranus, vowing, “My light paves our chthonic rule” (Scene 3), sparking rebellion.

Scenes 4-6: Titanomachy and Fall

Theia foresees doom, warning, “Zeus rises bold, my love!” (Scene 4), as the Titanomachy looms. Hyperion battles Zeus, shouting, “Face my blazing wrath!” but falters (Scene 5). Zeus dethrones him, “Your light dies now, Hyperion!” as Helios claims the sun (Scene 6), marking their decline.

Scenes 7-9: Children’s Ascendancy

Theia’s sight fades, “My keen sight fades now, Hyperion!” while Selene rises (Scene 7). Helios seizes the sun, “I claim the sun now, Father!” outshining Hyperion (Scene 8). Selene rules the moon, “I rule the night now, Mother!” eclipsing Theia’s vision (Scene 9).

Scenes 10-12: Legacy’s Shift

Eos heralds dawn, “I bring dawn now, parents!” surpassing her Titans (Scene 10). Hyperion and Theia lament, “Our light wanes now, Theia!” as their children dominate (Scene 11). Mortals praise Helios, Selene, and Eos, “Your brood lifts us, lords!” cementing the Titans’ fading spark (Scene 12).

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