Ballad of Mulan Readers Theater High School Script Unit plus Linked Activities

A script unit for seniors which brings The Ballad of Mulan narrative poem to life through simple dialogue, stylised movement and Choral speaking. Suitable for seniors readers theater, staged readings, full performances and festival competitions.

Script pack unit includes

• Full production notes for movement, staging, costumes, set design, lighting, sound, props and furniture;
• Photocopiable script with clear characters, scenes and stage directions;
• Linked drama and performance activities;
• Linked art and design tasks;
• Linked creative writing tasks.

The Ballad of Mulan is a is a faithful retelling of the popular traditional Chinese narrative poem which tells the story of brave Mulan, who takes her elderly father’s place in the army and fights as a male soldier throughout the war.

This is a great complete script unit for developing stagecraft skills, teaching English Language Arts learning, improving speaking and listening skills and enjoying collaborative learning. A brilliant creative unit with linked classroom activities and tasks that’s suitable for script work, rehearsed staged readings, full performances and entering festival competitions.

Cast size: 12+ (the Chorus can be large!)
Running time: approximately 20 minutes
Suitable for ages: 10+