Synopsis
The Cretan Minotaur---half man, half bull---has been devouring so many Athenians that it's getting impossible to organize a softball game. Can the young prince Theseus, son of Poseidon, save the day? Will Daedalus and Icarus fly too close to the sun and have a meltdown? Theseus and the Minotaur has the answers, and has been developed to work closely with your ancient history curriculum.
Preview the script and songs!Key Concepts
Theseus and the Minotaur is a great complement to your curriculum resources in elementary and middle school language arts and ancient studies. And, like all of our plays, this show can be used to improve reading, vocabulary, reading comprehension, performance and music skills, class camaraderie and teamwork, and numerous social skills (read about it!) -- all while enabling students to be part of a truly fun and creative experience they will never forget!
Aligned with national standards! View the standards and vocabulary.Publication Info
Author: Ron Fink (Composer) and John Heath (Book and Lyrics)
ISBN:
978-1-886588-12-7
© 1998
Bad Wolf Press, LLC
Kathleen Miller –
I was intimidated by this one at first, thinking that since the story was well known, it might be a challenge to equal the story. Never fear, as with all Bad Wolf plays, the zany takes over and our junk food eating Minotaur was a hilarious, unexpected treat. Costumes for this can be quite simple, and the songs are great! “Come with Us” may just be my favorite Bad Wolf song ever. You can imagine my pride when students started checking out books on Greek mythology from the library. Plays are such a powerful way to reach learners who don’t always learn through written text. This was a wonderful example for our school.
Sue (verified owner) –
I love this musical. It is funny, but still gets the real story across. There are parts for students who want "big" parts and solos, and parts for students who want just one line.