In this episode, we explore the evolution of theater during the medieval period, from liturgical drama performed in churches to vernacular mystery and morality plays staged in public squares. We will discover how the church influenced dramatic structure, content, and performance spaces, and how guilds and traveling troupes contributed to a vibrant theatrical culture. Key Themes include

• Liturgical Drama (e.g., Quem Quaeritis trope)

• The Role of the Church in Theater

• Mystery, Miracle, and Morality Plays

• Pageant Wagons and Public Performances

• Allegory and Religious Symbolism

• Decline of Religious Drama and Rise of Secular Forms

Sit back and take a journey through the middle ages.