Midas the King (Short musical play for ages 6-11)

Teacher’s Notes: This play makes a very good 15-20 minute presentation for children aged 6-11 to act. It makes a brilliant assembly or literacy/RE lesson. It is supported by five audio tracks containing sound effects and two attractive original songs (with and without vocals). No musical ability is needed- simply play the backing tracks and sing along. Basic melody-line sheet music is provided free. No complicated special effects are needed, and any scenery is completely optional. Suggested props needed for this play: small football, golden goblet, tray of food covered in a cloth (e.g. grapes, bread, a few golden grapes and a piece of golden bread.) PREVIEW THE SCRIPT AND SONGS at https://www.easyprimaryschoolplays.com/midas but purchase on this TES site to get the special TES discounted price.

Cast: Narrator 1
Narrator 2
Midas (a greedy selfish king)
Wife (his wife)
Daughter (his beautiful daughter)
Daughter’s fiancé
4 children (2 boys, 2 girls)
Dionysus (A powerful Greek God)
Party Guests (non-speaking parts)
Servant(s) (non-speaking part)
Singers

CD LISTING:
Track 1: This is a wonderful life – with vocals
Track 2: Midas the King-with vocals
Track 3:This is a wonderful life (no vocals)
Track 4: Sound effects- The God Dionysus appears
Track 5: Midas the King (no vocals)