Prometheus & Atlas Reader's Theater Script | Titan Gods | Greek Mythology

Prometheus & Atlas: The Titan Who Defied Zeus Readers’ Theater Script unfolds a mythic clash across 12 gripping scenes. Prometheus defies with “Fire’s mine now, Zeus!” (Scene 4), Atlas endures “My shoulders groan under fierce weight” (Scene 5), their rebellion and grit forging Greece’s fate. From the Titanomachy to Tartarus, their tale weaves defiance, sacrifice, and legacy against Olympian might.

With 12 roles—wily Prometheus, steadfast Atlas, furious Zeus, and awed mortals—this dialogue-rich script pulses with mythic power for high school performers. Flexible casting fits any class: merge narrators for small groups or split roles across scenes, ensuring every student steals fire or bears the sky 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

• ~12 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: Titan Beginnings

Iapetus and Clymene birth Prometheus, Atlas, and Epimetheus, with Prometheus boasting, “Cunning shapes my soul” (Scene 1). The Titanomachy splits them: Atlas rallies Titans, “I lead us to crush Zeus!” while Prometheus aids Zeus (Scene 2). Prometheus tricks Zeus with bones in fat, declaring, “Their spark shines bright” (Scene 3), favoring mortals.

Scenes 4-6: Rebellion and Punishment

Prometheus steals fire, shouting, “Fire’s mine now, Zeus!” to empower mankind (Scene 4). Zeus punishes Atlas, “Bear the sky now!” binding his strength to the heavens (Scene 5). Chains seize Prometheus, who defies, “My mind stays free!” as his torment begins (Scene 6).

Scenes 7-9: Suffering and Respite

An eagle tears Prometheus’s flesh, yet he vows, “Pain strengthens my resolve” (Scene 7). Heracles offers Atlas relief, “Take my place briefly,” for golden apples (Scene 8). Iapetus rots in Tartarus, lamenting, “Shadows choke me down here” (Scene 9), forgotten.

Scenes 10-12: Freedom and Legacy

Heracles frees Prometheus, “Your chains break now!” ending his agony (Scene 10). Prometheus advises mortals, “Fire lifts you higher,” while Atlas endures, “My might persists” (Scene 11). Mortals praise, “Prometheus gave us fire,” and Atlas’s burden, ensuring their “tale burns eternal” (Scene 12).

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