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    Dramati-Kids The Odyssey
    Dramati-Kids The Odyssey
    Dramati-Kids The Odyssey
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    Dramati-Kids The Odyssey

    By Beth Balmanno

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    Dramati-Kids adaptation of The Odyssey is a highly engaging, easily accessible script that introduces kids and adults alike to the world of classic literature. Written to be performed on the stage, The Odyssey can also be used as a classroom read-aloud play to supplement history or literature classes.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBeth Balmanno
    Release dateJun 12, 2011
    ISBN9781466129399
    Dramati-Kids The Odyssey
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    Beth Balmanno

    Beth Balmanno teaches English, history and drama. She currently serves as President of Minnesota Homeschoolers' Alliance.

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      Dramati-Kids The Odyssey - Beth Balmanno

      Dramati-Kids

      The Odyssey –

      by Beth Balmanno

      Copyright Beth Balmanno 2011

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      Praise for The Odyssey & Midsummer Night's Dream

      Beth Balmanno has inspired a new generation to embrace – and love! – the classics in English literature. – Kelly Vrchota, co-founder of Journey Co-op, MN

      These plays are a unique, fun and educational way for parents, teachers and homeschool educators to introduce their kids to classic dramatic literature.  Beth Balmanno has taken intimidating literary works and turned them into one-of-a-kind, accessible texts that any age can both understand and enjoy. – Jeff Shelby, high school English teacher and best-selling author, TX

      What a great introduction to a classic! – R. Perego, drama iteacher, MN

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      Cast of Characters

      Author Notes

      SCENE 1

      (The scene is the city of Troy. Lights on center stage. PARIS stands in the center, breathing heavily.)

      NARRATOR (offstage) Long ago, in the city of Troy – what is now modern-day Turkey – there

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