From Atalanta to Zeus: Readers Theatre from Greek Mythology
by Suzanne I. Barchers
Category: Education

A significant part (if not a cornerstone) of most any middle school literature curriculum, Greek mythology lends itself to exploration through readers theatre distinctly because of its trademark high drama and action. Each of these 26 scripts introduces a character or characters from Greek mythology and chronicles some of the important surrounding mythical events. Students get to know heroes, such as Heracles and Athena, in addition to lesser-known but equally fascinating figures, such as Chiron and Asclepius.