Ceres and Proserpina Skit: Roman Mythology

Skit to teach students about ancient Roman and Greek Mythology!

One of a group of five skits written for a Latin Summer Camp for 4th-8th graders, suitable to be read/performed by anyone late elementary school and up. Lasts 5-10 minutes. Can be performed with as few as 3 actors if doubling of parts is used (which is recommended); around 5 actors is optimal.

This is the full Ceres & Proserpina skit--you can get the other four skits in the paid version in my store. This is the Roman myth explaining the seasons through Pluto (god of the Underworld) kidnapping Proserpina (goddess of Spring), daughter of Ceres (goddess of the harvest). Also known as Hades, Persephone, and Demeter.

The skits rely on dialogue and assume little or no props or scenery. You may choose to stage them with more, but they are written to make sense with very minimal staging.

To extend the students’ learning and fun, I recommend having them make masks for their character(s). The Greeks and Romans staged their plays with masks, so you can use these skits to teach your students about both ancient mythology and ancient theater!

All deities are referred to by Roman names. If you prefer Greek names, you may edit them yourself or reach out to me and I can edit them for you!