Machiavelli and the Prince: Reader's Theater Script Story

Step into the world of power, intrigue, and sly political maneuvering with this fast-paced 9-page Reader’s Theater script story adaption of Machiavelli's The Prince. In this witty retelling, The Prince comes to life as Niccolò Machiavelli himself scrambles to whip a clueless young ruler into shape—before the kingdom crumbles under enemy pressure. Packed with sharp dialogue, clever twists, and infamous views on leadership, this script brings one of history’s most influential thinkers to the stage in a way that’s both hilarious and thought-provoking.

This download also includes a reading passage from the original work with 10 multiple choice, standardized-test-style questions.

Materials Included in the 16-page download:

• 2-page teacher guide
• Name pronunciation chart
• 9-page Reader's Theater script story adapting The Prince by Machiavelli
• Reading passage from The Prince + 10 multiple choice questions + Answer key
• Digital version of the reading passage and questions (requires Google Drive)