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Crash Course Theater
The Rise of Melodrama
In the 18th century, audiences were ready for some really, really dramatic theater.
Get Outside and Have a (Mystery) Play
Welcome to Crash Course Theater! Are you in drama club? Want to know about the history of theater? Maybe learn some theater history? Have a lot of fun? This is the series for you! We learn about the history and workings of the dramatic arts, together.
Get Outside and Have a (Mystery) Play
Season 1 Episode 10 | 11m 10s | CC
Not long after drama reappeared in the unlikely home of European churches, the church decided again it didn't like theater. And so, the budding dramatic scene was kicked out into the harsh elements of the outdoors. Today we'll learn about mystery plays, cycle plays, pageant wagons, and how medieval European theater moved from being a religious phenomenon to a secular one.
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