Three Plays for Twelfth Grade: King Oedipus had a Daughter; Cassandra; Flor and Blanchefleur

Twelfth grade presenta a particular challenge for teachers looking for valuable drama for their students. These three beautifully written, archetypal stories are inspiring, appropriate, daring, and instructive - perfect for twelfth graders ready to graduate and meet the world. "King Oedipus" and "Cassandra" are drawn from Greek theater and mythology. "Flor and Blanchefleur" is a Medieval tale that informed Shakespeare's "Romeo andJuliet." All three plays draw students in to human situations that reflect the many questions that high school students experience. Acting provides a therapeutic medium through which to investigate! All three plays stimulate idealism, faithfulness, and understanding of the "human condition."