Ancient Greek Thematic Myth Performance

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/Printer

2.  Costumes advisor

3.  Props advisor

4.  Sources Paragraph writer

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. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COPIES FOR EVERYONE IN THE GROUP.

d)  Identify the theme of your chosen myth. Include a ‘And the moral of the story…’ section to your script. Scripts should be developed – about TWO PAGES.

e)  Use props, costumes, music (as directed by your advisor) to jazz up the storyteller. Remember, this is entertainment. DON’T BORE US!

f)  Have one member write a CSEE paragraph describing how you combined different versions of the story. Reference your specific sources in the paragraph

g)  Turn in your script and paragraph

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) Costumes and Props – Have fun. Use puppets, backdrops, computer images, costumes, props, etc.

____ (5) Performance – Put on a great show!!!.

____ (5) Sources Paragraph – Paragraph detailing your different sources where you got your information.

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

Be ready to perform on the day assigned!!!

Bring scripts enough for everyone!