Reader's Theater: Greek Myth King Midas and his golden touch:

Reader's Theater:  Greek Myth King Midas and his golden touch:

Sure, here's a readers theater script for six characters based on the myth of King Midas and his golden touch:

Characters:

• Narrator
• King Midas
• Dionysus
• Servant
• Daughter
• Apollo

Narrator: Once there was a king named Midas who ruled over a prosperous kingdom. He was a wealthy and powerful king, but he was never satisfied with what he had.

King Midas: (greedily) I want more! I want everything I touch to turn to gold!

Dionysus: (appearing suddenly) Are you sure about that, King Midas? That's a dangerous wish to make.

King Midas: (surprised) Who are you?

Dionysus: I am Dionysus, the god of wine and festivities. I can grant your wish, but you must promise me something in return.

King Midas: (excitedly) Anything! I promise you anything you want!

Dionysus: (warningly) Very well. Your wish is granted. But remember, be careful what you wish for.

Narrator: King Midas was overjoyed with his new power. He touched his food, his furniture, and even his daughter, and they all turned to gold.

Servant: (worriedly) Your Majesty, this is not good. You cannot eat, drink, or touch anything without turning it to gold.

Daughter: (desperately) Father, please! You are turning everything we love to gold!

King Midas: (frustrated) I did not think this through. I must find a way to reverse this curse.

Apollo: (appearing before King Midas) King Midas, you can ask for the help of Apollo, the god of healing and prophecy.

King Midas: (humbly) Please, Apollo. Help me undo this curse.

Apollo: (compassionately) Very well, King Midas. Go to the river and wash your hands in its waters. This will wash away the curse.

Narrator: King Midas did as he was told and the golden touch was lifted from him. He learned that wealth and power were not everything and that his greed had caused him great pain.

Main Idea: The myth of King Midas and his golden touch teaches the lesson that wealth and power cannot bring true happiness and that greed can lead to great consequences.

Theme: Greed, consequences of one's actions, the pursuit of wealth and power, the value of human relationships.

Here's another  reader's theater script for four characters based on the myth of King Midas and his golden touch:

Title: King Midas and His Golden Touch

Characters:Narrator
King Midas
Dionysus
Servant

Narrator: Once upon a time, there was a king named Midas who ruled over a prosperous kingdom. Despite his wealth, King Midas was never satisfied and always wanted more.

King Midas: (sighing) I have so much gold, but it's not enough. I want more.

Narrator: One day, King Midas came across a drunken man in the forest. The man turned out to be the god of wine, Dionysus.

Dionysus: Thank you for helping me, King Midas. As a reward, I'll grant you one wish.

King Midas: (excitedly) I wish that everything I touch turns to gold!

Dionysus: (cautioning) Be careful what you wish for, King Midas.

Narrator: Dionysus granted the wish and King Midas soon realized his mistake.

King Midas: (touching a flower and watching it turn to gold) Oh no! What have I done?

Narrator: King Midas soon realized that his golden touch was a curse. He couldn't eat, drink or touch his loved ones without turning them into gold.

King Midas: (desperately) Please, Dionysus, take back this curse!

Dionysus: (appearing) Very well, King Midas. Go to the river and wash your hands in the water. Your curse will be lifted.

Narrator: King Midas did as he was told and his curse was lifted. From that day on, he learned to appreciate the simple things in life and never wished for more than what he had.

Servant: (bringing food) Your highness, your food is ready.

King Midas: (happily) Ah, finally, I can enjoy a meal without turning it to gold.

Narrator: And so, King Midas learned a valuable lesson about the dangers of greed and the importance of appreciating what he already had.

Main idea: King Midas wished for the golden touch, but soon realized it was a curse. Through his experience, he learned the importance of appreciating what he already had and the dangers of greed.

Theme: The danger of greed and the importance of appreciating what one already has.
Scene: King Midas' Palace

Characters:King Midas
Dionysus, the god of wine
Servant
Daughter

Narrator: King Midas was a wealthy and powerful ruler, but he always wanted more. One day, he met Dionysus, the god of wine, who was so pleased with Midas' hospitality that he offered to grant him a wish.

King Midas: I wish that everything I touch turns to gold.

Dionysus: Are you sure, King Midas? This could have grave consequences.

King Midas: Yes, I'm sure. I want the power to turn everything I touch into gold.

Narrator: Dionysus reluctantly granted Midas' wish and disappeared.

Servant: Your Majesty, what has happened to your food?

King Midas: (touches food) Oh no! What have I done?

Narrator: King Midas realized that his power was not a blessing, but a curse. He could no longer eat or drink, and everything he touched turned to cold, lifeless gold.

Daughter: Father, what has happened to you? You've turned into a statue!

King Midas: (desperately) Daughter, please help me! I regret my foolish wish. I want my normal life back.

Narrator: King Midas begged Dionysus to take away his golden touch. The god of wine took pity on him and told him to wash his hands in the river Pactolus.

Dionysus: King Midas, go to the river Pactolus and wash your hands. Then your power will be gone.

Narrator: King Midas rushed to the river and washed his hands. As he did so, the gold flowed away, and he felt his life force returning to him.

King Midas: (gratefully) Thank you, Dionysus! I have learned my lesson. I now know that wealth and power are not the most important things in life.

Narrator: From that day on, King Midas lived a humble life, and he was grateful for what he had.

Main Idea: King Midas' greed leads him to ask for a wish that turns out to be a curse. He realizes the value of what he had before and learns a valuable lesson about the true nature of wealth and power.

Theme: The consequences of greed and the value of contentment.

In Greek mythology, King Midas was a wealthy and prosperous ruler of the kingdom of Phrygia. He was known for his love for gold and his desire for wealth and riches. One day, the god Dionysus, the god of wine and celebration, became impressed by Midas' hospitality and offered to grant him a wish.

Without hesitation, Midas wished for everything he touched to turn into gold. Dionysus granted his wish, but little did Midas know, this gift would soon turn into a curse. (59 words)

Midas was delighted with his newfound power and began touching everything he could find, turning them all into gold. He soon realized his mistake when he could no longer eat or drink, as everything he touched turned into gold. His daughter came to him and, in a moment of panic, he accidentally turned her into gold as well. (59 words)

Midas realized he needed to find a way to reverse the curse, and Dionysus advised him to wash his hands in the river Pactolus. Midas did so and the curse was lifted, but the river's sands turned into gold as a result. Midas learned a valuable lesson and realized that wealth and material possessions were not worth sacrificing the things that truly mattered, such as love and family. (64 words)

From then on, Midas lived a humble and simple life, no longer consumed by his desire for gold. His story became a cautionary tale, reminding people of the dangers of greed and the importance of valuing the things that truly matter in life. (41 words)

Main Idea: King Midas, who was known for his love for gold, was granted the power of the golden touch by the god Dionysus. This gift turned into a curse when he realized that everything he touched turned into gold, including his daughter. He eventually learned that wealth and material possessions were not worth sacrificing the things that truly mattered, such as love and family. Theme: The dangers of greed and the importance of valuing the things that truly matter in life.