Brave Beowulf travels from his Scandinavian home to singlehandedly defeat the monster known as Grendel, only to come face to face with Grendel’s furious and vengeful mother! See a sample page here.

OUR PLAY BEGINS WITH THESE WORDS …
A stranger showed one gloomy night
when wind shrieked ‘cross the moor.
All heard the blows of heavy pounding
on the bolted castle door.

Rhyming quatrains tell the story of Beowulf, the hero of the Geats. Your young actors will perform the roles of warriors, kings, monsters and heroes while immersed in beautiful language, for a dramatic retelling of this old English classic — both meaningful and deeply exciting.

A detailed step-by-step guide with rehearsal instructions, tips from teachers, background information and resources is included to ensure success. Many imaginative hands-on activities that extend learning and satisfy the curiosity stirred by this old English classic are also included. They range from conducting a famous science experiment, to writing a letter as Grendel (a poor, misunderstood monster), to creating snarling, stomping monster sound effects.

• Recommended for ages 8-18

• Run time @ 25 minutes

• Adaptable casting from 12-30 members (by doubling up or sharing parts)

• Suitable for a classroom, stage, homeschool, reader’s theater, theater camp

• Integrates with the study of medieval times, Viking culture, English literature

• Stands alone as an experiential approach to teaching Language Arts

• Purchase includes permission for one performance and performance copies