Medieval theater By: Mrs. Bone.

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Medieval theater By: Mrs. Bone

Types of plays Passion plays- plays about Jesus Miracle plays- plays about Bible stories Mystery plays- plays about saints Morality plays- plays about morals

Medieval authors Religious leaders Anonymous except for Hirosvitha a nun Everyman- most famous play

Pageants Pageant Master: the first directors. Pageant Wagons: a portable stage

Types/genres Liturgical drama- is religious drama Inside the church- Moved to church steps Secular drama- outside the church

OTHER FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT Minstrel and Puppet Shows Tournaments To entertain To train knights