Ancient Greek Thematic Myth Performance
Most ancient Greeks did not experience their myths through the written word. Myths were told by
professional storytellers, sung by bards, and performed in ancient theaters. Greeks learned important
lessons from the themes of their myths and we still can.
Your group’s task –
a) Within your group will choose roles:
1. Script Writer (or writers if you have five in your group)
2. Costumes advisor
3. Props advisor
4. Theme Writer – write a CEE paragraph identifying your story’s theme.
b) Using the internet websites listed on my website, research the myths to choose from and lay
claim to your choice (first come/first serve).
c) Research at least three different versions of your myth. Use these different sites to put
together your own version of the classic story. The script will be typed and turned in.
d) Identify the theme of your chosen myth. Your Group Leader will write a paragraph
identifying a theme in your story.
e) Use props, costumes, music (as directed by your advisor) to jazz up the storyteller.
Remember, this is entertainment.
Thematic Myth performance Rubric
____ (5) Dramatic Script – Tell your myth’s story. Remember, your audience does not know the characters or
background. Make sure you tell the story so they’ll understand.
____ (5) Script’s Adherence to Theme – Make sure your get across the theme/lessons of your myth in the
performance.
____ (5) Thematic Paragraph – A CEE paragraph explaining the theme of your myth.
____ (5) Costumes and Props – Have fun. Use puppets, backdrops, computer images, costumes, props, etc.
____ (5) Performance – Put on a great show!!!.
List of Myths to Choose From
* Persephone’s Marriage * Paris and the Golden Apple Pandora’s Box
Chronos and Zeus * Glaucus and Scylla Zeus and Io
Orpheus and Eurydice Prometheus and Fire Arachne
The Death of Ajax * The Death of Achillies * Trojan Horse
Rehearsals will happen between Wednesday and Friday.
Performances will be Monday.
Be ready!!!