Nosferatu Readers’ Theater Script | Small Group | Grades 9–12

This 10-scene Readers’ Theater adapts the silent film Nosferatu into a Stephen King‑esque thriller, immersing students in Wisborg’s plague‑ridden nightmare as Count Orlok’s shadow corrupts from afar. With only eight characters, it’s ideal for small groups or centers, giving each reader more meaningful participation. The script centers Hutter’s fateful journey, Ellen’s haunting visions, and Orlok’s silent predation—probing isolation, sacrifice, and lingering evil while building fluency and analysis.

What’s Included

• Script: ~2300 words, 10 scenes, 8 characters, casting breakdown (editable Google Doc/PDF)
• Teacher Guide: ~10 pages with scene summaries, primary‑source context, discussion questions, standards alignment, and answer keys (Google Doc/PDF)
• Student Worksheet: ~25 slides with 10 vocabulary words, 10 short‑answer questions, 5 analysis questions, and 5 optional application questions
• Google Forms Quiz: 20‑question, self‑grading

Skills Addressed

• Fluency & prosody through performance
• Close reading & citing textual evidence
• Analysis of mood, foreshadowing, and theme
• Academic vocabulary in context

Teaching Tips

Run in small groups for differentiation by role complexity. Rehearse tone—whispers, pauses—for suspense. Debrief with discussion comparing the script to film adaptations.

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