The Last King
A short dramatic play written especially for Grade 6 students to experience early mythological history of the essential contributions of early Roman culture to world evolution.
“The Last King” is a dramatic iteration of ancient Roman mythology conveying the essence of what Rome was able to contribute to human progress. It takes about 45 to 60 minutes to perform, requires minimal scenery, and uses the literary devices prominent in ancient roman culture. It was originally written for a class of 35 students, but can easily be adapted for as few as 10 to 15 students by doubling roles and reducing chorus, guards, and temple priests to a smaller group or a single student. It gives a number of students a chance to develop dramatic flair. A nice way to learn early Roman history and mythology.
“The Last King” is a dramatic iteration of ancient Roman mythology conveying the essence of what Rome was able to contribute to human progress. It takes about 45 to 60 minutes to perform, requires minimal scenery, and uses the literary devices prominent in ancient roman culture. It was originally written for a class of 35 students, but can easily be adapted for as few as 10 to 15 students by doubling roles and reducing chorus, guards, and temple priests to a smaller group or a single student. It gives a number of students a chance to develop dramatic flair. A nice way to learn early Roman history and mythology.