Perseus, Bellerophon & Orpheus Reader's Theater Script | Demigods | Greek Mythology

Perseus, Bellerophon & Orpheus – Slayers, Riders, and Dreamers Readers’ Theater Script unfolds a mythic tapestry across 12 captivating scenes. Perseus slays a deadly Gorgon and rescues a princess, Bellerophon tames a winged steed to conquer a fiery beast before falling to pride, and Orpheus braves death with song, only to lose his beloved to a fleeting glance. Their tales blend valor, hubris, and heartbreak across ancient Greece.

With 28 roles—bold Perseus, proud Bellerophon, mournful Orpheus, and divine allies—this dialogue-rich script pulses with epic drama for high school performers. Flexible casting fits any class: merge narrators for small groups or spread roles across scenes, ensuring every student wields a sword, rides the wind, or strums a fateful lyre in this heroic trilogy.

NOTE: While Orpheus is traditionally considered a mortal, he is sometimes included among demigods due to his divine mother, the Muse Calliope, and in some versions, his father is the god Apollo. His legendary talents and mythic journey to the Underworld place him in close thematic company with other demigod heroes, even if he lacks the heroic combat feats typically associated with them.

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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 (6 pages)

2) Readers Theater Script

• ~28 Characters, 2600 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:

Scene 1: Zeus sires Perseus with Danaë in a tower; Acrisius casts them into the sea to defy a prophecy.

Scene 2: Polydectes sends Perseus to slay Medusa; Athena and Hermes gift him a shield and sandals.

Scene 3: Perseus beheads Medusa, and Pegasus springs from her blood.

Scene 4: Perseus rescues Andromeda from Cetus using Medusa’s head.

Scene 5: Bellerophon, son of Poseidon, tames Pegasus with Athena’s bridle to face the Chimera.

Scene 6: Bellerophon slays the Chimera from the air, earning glory in Lycia.

Scene 7: Bellerophon defeats the Solymi and Amazons, growing in fame.

Scene 8: Bellerophon tries to fly to Olympus, falls crippled when Zeus intervenes.

Scene 9: Orpheus, gifted a lyre by Apollo, loses Eurydice to a serpent’s bite.

Scene 10: Orpheus charms Hades with music to reclaim Eurydice, under a strict condition.

Scene 11: Orpheus looks back too soon, losing Eurydice forever to the Underworld.

Scene 12: Maenads kill Orpheus; Apollo turns his lyre into a constellation.

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