INQ-177 | Medieval Drama: Text and Performance

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In this course students will read a full set of plays from medieval mystery play cycle; discuss historical and technical issues regarding the original performance of the plays; and finally, produce a public performance of a mystery play (or plays, depending upon the number of students). Medieval mystery plays are an intriguing blend of sacred narrative and secular humor, and their production requires careful consideration of how to balance spiritual intent with the festive context in which the plays were performed. Class meetings will be a mix of classroom discussion of the texts and work on the performance itself.

Course Types Offered: On-Campus

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