Medieval Theater

Which of these inspired Shakespeare's Globe Theater?

When crowds became too large, the church moved plays outside and the audience stood still while the scenery moved

These are plays about moralities

Medieval theater began after the fall of Rome

Comedic plays about everyday life

The church began Medieval Theater as the only source with enough money

Recognizable characters that the actors spent their whole life playing

Which type of play relied on improvisation

Silly stage business

Church Drama was created as a push back against Comedia del Arte

A large religious site that enticed “religious pilgrims” and became a perfect place to house plays

Type of Medieval play that was serious and intellectual; rooted in ritual

This is the origin of parade floats

These plays were about biblical stories

Outdoor area that housed Comedia del  Arte

A small set for each scene and location of a play housed inside the cathedral