E9: Mystery, Morality, and Miracles : the drama of the middle ages
Update: 2025-05-13
Description
In this episode, we explore the evolution of theater during the medieval period, from liturgical drama performed in churches to vernacular mystery and morality plays staged in public squares. We will discover how the church influenced dramatic structure, content, and performance spaces, and how guilds and traveling troupes contributed to a vibrant theatrical culture. Key Themes include
Liturgical Drama (e.g., Quem Quaeritis trope)
The Role of the Church in Theater
Mystery, Miracle, and Morality Plays
Pageant Wagons and Public Performances
Allegory and Religious Symbolism
Decline of Religious Drama and Rise of Secular Forms
Sit back and take a journey through the middle ages.
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