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Medieval Drama

Medieval Drama. When Did This Period Take Place?. From 500 AD until 1500 AD. Who took over the presentation of the plays during the Medieval Period?. The church (Catholic) took over the presentation of plays during this period. Three Types of Plays Performed. Cycle a.k.a. Mystery

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Medieval Drama

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  1. Medieval Drama

  2. When Did This Period Take Place? From 500 AD until 1500 AD

  3. Who took over the presentation of the plays during the Medieval Period? The church (Catholic) took over the presentation of plays during this period.

  4. Three Types of Plays Performed • Cycle a.k.a. Mystery • Description: Mystery plays deal with the “mysterious” power of God.

  5. Morality • Description: Morality plays teach a moral or lesson. Three Types of Plays Performed

  6. Miracle • Description: Miracle plays deal with the lives of saints. In order to become a saint, an individual must perform miracles. Three Types of Plays Performed

  7. Places Plays Were Performed Market or Street Church Yard Church

  8. Why the Performance Spaces Changed The space changed because the performances became more popular and additional space was needed. Plays also became more expensive. The result was the church lost control of the plays.

  9. Reasons For This Type of Drama • Entertainment • Teachingilliterate peasants the Bible

  10. Plays The Second Shepherd’s Play Everyman Gamer Gurton’s Needle Johan Johan The Mystery of Adam

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