Medieval Period Dark Ages/Middle Ages 450 A.D.
Significant People Priest-Trope Priest “He Is Risen Today” Choir “Hallelujah” Minstrels- singing travelers
Architecture Stories 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 system Minstrels, Fairs, Cycle-collection of city plays Trope-short exchange between priests and choir
Sponsorship Wagons and Mansions sponsored by guilds and trades
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Pageant Wagons
Moved to the Audience
Types of Plays Mystery Miracle Morality Passion
Miracle Plays Story about the lives of Saints
Mystery Stories from the Bible
Morality Play “ Everyman” Death seeks Everyman to take a journey
Characters Everyman Death Wealth Good Looks Strength Good Deeds +
Passion Play Story of someone’s life (Abydos Passion Play) Life of Christ Still performed today Oberammergau Passion Play