Hercules Musical Comedy WORKPACK Script: Fernanda Ponce Zubiri and Ezequiel Ponce Zubiri English Adviser: Patricia Zorio Music: Marcelo Andino Workpack: Sergio Morale Directed by Gonzalo Berón Muñoz OBRA REGISTRADA LEVEL “Hercules” is aimed at A2 and B1 levels Teatro Santamaria - Montevideo 842/ 850 (1019) Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires > Argentina / Tel.: 0810-6666-BAP (227) www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers characters Hercules Mother Zeus Styx Hades Chiron Megara Father Hera Poseidon synopsis An introduction This story is based on Greek mythology. The Greek had many Gods. Most of them lived in Mount Olympus and some others on the Earth. The latter were the Gods of the Underworld. All the Gods were immortal and fulfilled certain fundamental needs, including love and beauty through Goddess Aphrodite or even providing an explanation for what happened to mortals after death through God Hades, ruler of the dead. God Zeus was God of the sky and ruler of Olympus. He was one of the most important Gods. Our story A long time ago in Mount Olympus Zeus, the most powerful God of all, and his wife Hera had a baby, Hercules. Hades, the Lord of the underworld, was not happy, because he knew that this baby would be the only one who would prevent him from creating chaos among mortals, so he ordered his demon servant, Styx, to destroy him. Of course, a god could not be killed; gods were immortal, so first he would have to turn Hercules into a mortal. But the demon could not kill the baby, so she took him to Earth and left him to be found by a farmer. This man and his wife brought him up as if he were their son. They suspected that there was something strange about this boy because of the gold medal that was hanging around his neck and his unusual strength in spite of his early age. When he was eighteen, his foster parents told him the truth and encouraged Hercules to find out about his real parents and his fate. He departed, full of hope and anxiety. He arrived at Zeus’s temple and begged for advice. Zeus revealed himself as his real father, warned him about Hades and ordered him to become a national hero to be able to return to Olympus. Could you predict the rest of the story? Will Hercules be able to defeat Hades and become a hero in order to be immortal? Come and enjoy the play. moral If you want to be good But really good at heart, Just be the best person you can be. www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers VOCABULARY (It’s essential to teach or revise these words before going to the theatre) Adjectives ancient - brave - courageous - powerful - immortal - mighty humble - noble - wise - strange - evil Nouns God - virtue - lord - demon - farmer - cart - journey sword - king - fate - freedom - slave - outfit - trainer courage - reward - charm - ordeal Verbs gather - kill - breathe - wrap - leave - deserve - treat harsh - beat - save - defeat - doom - succeed Useful expressions right away - be careful - get sick - look after someone bring someone up - face the truth - as smart as a fox change your mind - never mind - set a trap set someone free - miss a chance www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers ACTIVITIES For teachers: This workpack is divided into different levels, taking into account learners’ age and level of language acquired. As you may notice, the same play may cater for an ample age range. This is due to an important innovation meant to suit different students’ needs and interests. This means that while different age groups may be viewing the same play the various pre and post language activities in the workpack attend to a different level. Teachers are thus able to provide students with details about the story and the characters before they come to the theatre, and also with follow-up activities. This play is suitable for students whose level of English is equivalent to A2 and B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers level 1 BEFORE GOING TO THE THEATRE www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 1: Get familiar with these words before watching the play!!! Write the correct spelling below the pictures. S G __ __ __ __ H __ __ __ __ __ M __ __ __ www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers __ __ __ __ . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules What do you know about HERCULES??? ACTIVITY 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE: Work in pairs and then check your answers with the rest of your classmates: 1. Do History books tell us anything about HERCULES? a. Yes, they do b. No, they don’t 2. HERCULES was a hero from Greek mythology, wasn’t he? a. Yes, he was b. No, he wasn’t 3. Who was HERCULES’s enemy? a. God Hades b. Goddess Aphrodite 4. What was HERCULES’s mission? a. To conquer England b. To become a hero www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 3: How many words can you find inside the box? They can go up and down: F A R M E R B L F F F T A X E S Q O D B R M Y P L Z G O D R R A K R A Z M T T C R E P L J A B L N G T N H E O D J A R R H I X A D K X J V I K R S D L O G G H E R O R T U W K X W B D K Q C T J M I P H A N A C D G E Y M I K O M K G R B I R A M R A W Y X L D W K A V N G H T Y C www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers J A L . twitter.com/baplayers E T level 1 AFTER GOING TO THE THEATRE www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules USE OF ENGLISH ACTIVITY 4: Write an opposite ADJECTIVE: Brave Mortal Humble Ancient Honest Generous www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 5: Look at these adjectives connected with personality. Which are the ones that best describe HERCULES? Tick only the ones you choose. Ambitious Moody Introverted Kind Scared Fragile Powerful Courageous Brave Cowardly Weak Generous Quiet Mighty www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 6: Complete the sentences in the same way as in the example. Example: If I read History books, I will learn more about Greek mythology. 1. If Hades finds out that Hercules is still alive, 2. If the farmer does not tell the truth, 3. If Megara betrays Hades, 4. If Hercules defeats Hades, 5. If Hercules finds Zeus, www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules COMPREHENSION EXERCISES ACTIVITY 7: Answer these questions based on the play. Teachers: Here you can find many questions; you can select the suitable ones for your students or modify them to drill another verb tense. a) Who is Zeus? ........................................................................................................................................ b) Where does Zeus live? ........................................................................................................................................ c) Where does Hades live? ........................................................................................................................................ d) Why does Hercules have a gold medal with his name? ........................................................................................................................................ e) Where does Hercules go after saying goodbye to his foster parents? ........................................................................................................................................ f ) What is Hercules’s mission? ........................................................................................................................................ www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules LISTENING You will find the tapescript on our web page or CD ACTIVITY 8: Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blanks ONLY with VERBS. Hades: Who is a beautiful dog? Who is daddy’s dog? Yes! You _____, and you and you!! Eh...Cerberus...sit!! Good! Styx: Master, I’ve heard some news. Hades: News! Oh! I _______ news! Tell me, tell me! What happened? No wait, let me guess! _____ Aphrodite ________ boyfriends again? Styx: No Hades: ____ Poseidon _______ he is allergic to fish? So? Styx: No Hades: I know...Did Apolo finally confess he is? Styx: No Hades: All right, this is getting boring, just tell me what´s happened Styx: Chiron is training a new hero Hades: What? A new hero? Stop training heroes! I ________ heroes! They are always trying to attract the attention, always so perfect and handsome, always saving the day! They make me sick! Who _____ Chiron __________ ? www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules Styx: Who cares who he is training? Master, you are a God! You are more powerful than any hero and if I might say so, you are better looking too. Hades: I...Styx! Styx: Sorry, Master Hades: I ______ to know who this hero is. I _______ someone who can find out what is going on...I need a spy... Styx: ____ you _______ me to go the city, master? Hades: No! This needs a feminine touch... Styx: But I am a girl master Hades: Yes...but I _______a different girl Styx: Ah...But. Hades: Enough! ______ Megara Styx: Yes, master. Megara! Hades: I meant: go and look for her Styx: Oh! Right away master! www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 9: A SONG from the play. The stanzas are in disorder. Listen to the song and put them in the correct order. (CD) ALL We can all be heroes The strength is in our hearts We’re brave and courageous With extraordinary virtues Hercules The journey has been Dangerous and tough ALL Trust yourself And rise above We can all be heroes The strength is in our hearts We’re brave and courageous With extraordinary virtues Megara It seems that day is finally here Cause now my fears are gone Both Our lives have just begun I just can’t wait to live my life The gods will lead our glorious way The time has come to finally leave The past behind And seal our fate Styx Hercules is here He will never leave ALL We’re brave and courageous With extraordinary virtues Hercules I always felt, I always knew That one day I would find my love Chiron We’re together here today And we’ll never give up A hero lives in all of us Megara You taught us to be better By the power of love www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules WRITING ACTIVITY 10: Choose TWO different characters in the play and write short descriptions. You can use some adjectives from the box: MEAN HONEST MIGHTY CARING IMMORTAL BRAVE EASY-GOING AMBITIOUS HUMBLE WISE NOBLE STRONG WEAK STRANGE EVIL www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers GENEROUS COURAGEOUS BOLD UNKIND . twitter.com/baplayers CRUEL POWERFUL FRAGILE My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 11: Write and e-mail to a friend telling him/her about your visit to the theatre, if you liked the play and invite him/her to go with you next year. (35-45 words). to: from: subjet: date: SPEAKING (Go to the last section of the workpack) www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers level 2 BEFORE GOING TO THE THEATRE www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 1: At home, do some research work on GREEK MYTHOLOGY. Find some information on books or internet. Share your information with your partners in class Worksheets available on line http://bogglesworldesl.com/greekmyths/HeraclesCrossword.doc http://bogglesworldesl.com/greekmyths/hercules.htm http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.06.x.html www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 2: Match these words with their meanings: 1.Be able to live forever A ) Supernatural 2. Something related to forces beyond the normal world; magical or miraculous B ) Immortal 3. Someone who claims to have received divine C ) Hero messages or insights 4. Someone who is admired by many people for D) Prophet doing something brave or good. www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers level 2 AFTER GOING TO THE THEATRE www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules USE OF ENGLISH ACTIVITY 3: Write down the ten qualities you think a person should have to become a hero and then compare your ideas with your partners: 1. __________________________ 2. __________________________ 3. __________________________ 4. __________________________ 5. __________________________ 6. __________________________ 7. __________________________ 8. __________________________ 9. __________________________ 10. __________________________ www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 4: Read the dialogue between ZEUS and HERCULES. Complete the missing parts with words from the WORD BANK. (LOOK! There are THREE extra words you do not need to use) WORD BANK WERE THERE COME COULD BE TURNED INTO ABANDONED (X2) CUT BEEN OLYMPUS BROKEN CHANCE Zeus: Hercules...Hercules... Hercules: Who is ________? Who are you? Zeus: I am Zeus, Hercules, King of the ___________ and I am your father Hercules: Oh...Zeus... you are …what? Zeus: I am you father, Hercules, and I’ve ________waiting for this moment for eighteen years Hercules: How...why...you can’t be....you ____________ me! You left me alone... What did I do to deserve that? Zeus: I have never ______________ you, my son, never. I’ve been always looking after you. You ______ born a god but you were ____________ a human when you were just a baby, and you were taken from the Olympus Hercules: Taken? Who could do something like that? Zeus: Hades Hercules: but why? Zeus: Hercules, there was nothing I _________ do then, but everything is different now...Now you have the _______ to make everything right. Hercules: Me? What can I do? Zeus: You must become a hero, the greatest hero the world will ever know. And when you do that, you will be able to _______ back to where you belong, back to the Olympus, back home... www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 5: Finish these sentences using ideas from the play: 1. If I were Sytx, 2. Zeus told Hercules that 3. Hercules’s foster parents (use passive) 4. Megara did not want 5. Hercules faces ordeals to www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules COMPREHENSION EXERCISES ACTIVITY 6: Answer these questions based on the play. 1. Who was Zeus? Why was he so important in the story? ........................................................................................................................................ 2. Who was Hades? ........................................................................................................................................ 3. Where did Hercules go after saying goodbye to his foster parents? ........................................................................................................................................ 4. What was Hercules’s mission? ........................................................................................................................................ 5. What does “The Hydra” refer to? ........................................................................................................................................ 6. Who trained Hercules? Was he able to carry out his task? ........................................................................................................................................ www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 7: Multiple choice: 1. Hades was not happy, because he knew that Hercules would be the only one who would prevent him from creating ________. a. Peace b. Chaos c. Murders 2. Heroes are often trying to ________ the attention; they are always so perfect and handsome. a. Attract b. Put c. Create 3. A farmer and his wife ________ Hercules _____ as if they were his real parents. a. Took …… down b. Looked …… into c. Brought …… up 4. When he was eighteen his foster parents told him the truth and ____________ Hercules to find out about his real parents. a. Encouraged b. Make c. Suggested 5. In the end Hercules ___________ to defeat Hades. a. Able b. Managed www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers c. Succeeded . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules LISTENING You will find the tapescript on our web page or CD ACTIVITY 8: Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions. After listening to it and completing the exercise, act it out with a partner. 1. What is Hades ordering Megara? ........................................................................................................................................ 2. How does she react? ........................................................................................................................................ 3. Does Megara agree? Why/why not? ........................................................................................................................................ 4. What does Hades say about Hercules’s feelings for Megara? ........................................................................................................................................ 5. Do you remember what happened afterwards? (use ideas from the play ) ........................................................................................................................................ www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules WRITING ACTIVITY 9: You have been to the theatre with your classmates. Now, write a LETTER to your pen friend in England, telling him/ her about the experience. What did you like and/or dislike about the play? How did you feel about being able to understand a play in English? (100 words) Dear .............., www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers My name is .......................................................................................................................................................................... My teacher is ....................................................................................................................................................................... My school is ......................................................................................................................................................................... PLAY: Hercules ACTIVITY 10: Write a paragraph to give the play a different ending. SPEAKING (Go to the last section of the workpack) www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers SUGGESTIONS FOR TEACHERS AND EXTRA ACTIVITIES FOR levels 1 and 2 www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers SPEAKING These additional activities can further develop the learners’ general communicative and creative skills. TAKS 1 Make your students discuss the moral of the play TASK 2 You may use similar moral lessons to carry out a whole class debate or similar tasks. Examples: • It is essential in life to be responsible for your actions and think before doing something that you will regret later on • Challenge your owns boundaries • When revenge blinds your heart, only love can reveal the music of your soul. • You should fight against violence and slavery as we are all equals in God’s eyes. TASK 3 Do research work on: a) Greek mythology: Gods and Goddesses in Mount Olympus. b) Heroes and Heroines in our country. Do you know any? c) Hercules’s tasks to become a national hero according to Greek mythology. TASK 4 Make your students dramatize the scene they liked best in the play and flesh out characters. TASK 5 Visit our site on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/baplayers Post a brief comment with your own opinion of the play Teachers and students can also visit our webpage: www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers Hercules TEACHERS!!! THIS IS FOR YOU THE SONGS IN THE PLAY www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers GODS OF THE OLYMPUS ALL Gods of the Olympus Admired by mortals We’re brave and courageous With extraordinary virtues (bis) ZEUS This baby will be The future king of all gods HERA With the guidance of his parents And a heart full of love POSEIDON We are gathered here today And your joy we are sharing Your son is here, he’s Hercules Welcome baby, he’s our prince! ALL Gods of the Olympus Admired by mortals We’re brave and courageous With extraordinary virtues ZEUS Hercules is here He will be our king ALL Brave and courageous With extraordinary virtues www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers MY MISSION HERCULES I’ve always felt, I’ve always known One day I’d have to go away. The time has come to face the truth The day has come to try my fate I’ve always felt, I’ve always known I did not belong to this place. I was afraid to see the whole truth, But now my fears are gone My life begins today My mission is about to start, The Gods will lead my clumsy step Time has come to face the truth The day has come to try my fate I was afraid to know my story But now I have to face the past It’s time to see what future brings Because the best is yet to come My mission is about to start, The Gods will lead my glorious way Time has come to face the truth The day has come to try my fate www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers ALMOST READY Cherion My dear boy a hero you will be. Many expectations are set on you, A heavy burden on your shoulders and on my humble but useful service. I dare say you are almost there. You are almost ready But one is ready when one’s ready, Not a minute later, nor one before. As simple as that, the time has come To show the world the hero you are. Hercules Cherion the coach, my noble friend Day after day we did our best To be the hero Zeus wants And get my place on Olympus I dare say I’m almost there Both I’m /You are almost ready But one is ready when one’s ready, Not a minute later, nor one before. As simple as that, the time has come To show the world the hero I am/you are. www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers IF YOU WANT TO BE GOOD Hercules If you want to be good But really good indeed You’d better not make plans, Be the best that you can be. Don’t wait for a reward Because one day it will come Your heart will be the one To judge what you have done, Megara Your words sound nice but nice Isn’t good enough in real world You may try to do what’s right But you’ll see you’re on your own Hercules A hero you’ll become Even if the world’s against you You’re the one who can decide if you do right or wrong Both If you want to be good But really good indeed You’d better not make plans, Be the best that you can be. Don’t wait for a reward Because one day it will come Your heart will be the one To judge what you have done, what you have done. www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers I WILL SUCCEED I am the darkness I am the master, I think of creepy, sneaky things To make the world fall Under my feet. Destroying Hercules, I will succeed I’ll take his soul I’ll make him fall And I will succeed He’s gonna burn I’ll take it all I am the one to fear And I will succeed! He must be alone He must be off guard He won’t see it come And I will send him home! www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers GODS OF THE OLYMPUS: HADE’S REPRISE HADES: Is it done? STYX: Yes, master HADES: Now, get ready mighty Zeus, because the world will be mine! Gods of the Olympus Admired by mortals Your time is almost over The war is about to start (bis) www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers REPRISE FINAL Hercules I always felt, I always knew That one day I would find my love Megara It seems that day is finally here Cause now my fears are gone Both Our lives have just begun I just can’t wait to live my life The gods will lead our glorious way The time has come to finally leave The past behind And seal our fate ALL We can all be heroes The strength is in our hearts We’re brave and courageous With extraordinary virtues (bis) Hercules The journey has been Dangerous and tough Megara You taught us to be better By the power of love Chiron We’re together here today And we’ll never give up A hero lives in all of us ALL Trust yourself And rise above We can all be heroes The strength is in our hearts We’re brave and courageous With extraordinary virtues (bis) Styx Hercules is here He will never leave ALL We’re brave and courageous With extraordinary virtues www.baplayers.com facebook.com/baplayers . twitter.com/baplayers