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

This Poseidon Readers’ Theater Script explores the sea god’s epic journey from Cronus’s belly to king of the oceans across 12 scenes. Watch him break free with Zeus, wield his trident in the Titanomachy, claim the seas, and contest Athens with Athena, then father Triton, build Troy’s walls, woo Medusa, and storm Odysseus with vengeance. From Mount Othrys to his shimmering underwater palace, Poseidon’s waves and fury shape gods and mortals, forging a legacy that rivals Zeus’s thunder.

With 20 roles—including cunning Zeus, loyal Amphitrite, defiant Odysseus, and wrathful Poseidon—this dialogue-rich script surges with mythic drama, perfect for high school performers. Flexible casting adapts to any group size: merge narrators for smaller classes or rotate roles per scene to keep everyone riding the tide.

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

• ~20 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)

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.

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Script Summary:

Scene 1-2: Poseidon’s Birth and Imprisonment

Cronus swallows newborn Poseidon on Mount Othrys to thwart a prophecy, but Rhea hides Zeus with a stone trick, setting the stage for rebellion as Poseidon grows defiant inside the Titan.

Scene 3-4: The Titanomachy

Zeus frees Poseidon with a potion, and the sea god wields a Cyclops-forged trident to battle Titans alongside Zeus and the Hecatoncheires, binding Cronus in Tartarus after a decade-long war.

Scene 5-6: Claiming the Sea and Athens

Poseidon claims the oceans via lots on Olympus, his trident rivaling Zeus’s sky, then loses Athens to Athena’s olive tree despite offering a saltwater spring, vowing to prove his might.

Scene 7-8: Legacy and Labor

Poseidon fathers Triton with Amphitrite, securing his sea legacy, then builds Troy’s walls with Apollo, enraged when King Laomedon denies payment, promising vengeance.

Scene 9-10: Medusa and Odysseus’s Wrath

Poseidon woos Medusa in Athena’s temple, sparking her Gorgon curse, then unleashes storms on Odysseus for blinding his son Polyphemus, testing the hero’s endurance post-Troy.

Scene 11-12: Mercy and Reign

Poseidon relents after years of tormenting Odysseus, bowing to Zeus’s command, and reigns supreme from his underwater palace, his legacy—through Triton, Troy, and trials—echoing as sea king.

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