Medieval Period

Dark Ages/Middle Ages

450 A.D.

Significant People

Priest-Trope

Priest “He Is Risen Today”

Choir “Hallelujah”

Minstrels- singing travelers

ArchitectureStories from the Bible-acted out on platforms in the church

Moved outside because of the enthusiasm of the crowds

Some locations had pageant wagons moving through the city

Some locations had mansions in a line Paradise to Hell Mouth

Terms

Feudal systemMinstrels, Fairs, Cycle-collection of city playsTrope-short exchange between priests and choir

Sponsorship

Wagons and Mansions sponsored by guilds and trades

Hell Mouth

Pageant Wagons

Moved to the Audience

Types of Plays

Mystery

Miracle

Morality

Passion

Miracle PlaysStory about the lives of Saints

Mystery

Stories from the Bible

Morality Play

“Everyman”

Death seeks Everyman to take a journey

CharactersEverymanDeathWealthGood LooksStrengthGood Deeds +

Passion Play

Story of someone’s life (Abydos Passion Play)

Life of Christ

Still performed today

Oberammergau Passion Play