Lesson 1 /2 IMYC medieval theatre

• Drama
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

PERIOD

Period 4

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Big Idea: Adaptability is demonstrated by the ability to change, alter or cope with new environments or circumstances.         

How do animals adapt?                     

The theme: ADAPTABILITY!

Aim

Using medieval comic (created during history lessons) to inspire a performance

Learn how to create atmospheres using lights and sound!

Medieval theatre

Today

1 Basic facts about Medieval Theatre
 (what is it/origins/staging/genres)

2. Intro assignment tableau, based on a Medieval genre. 

Perform!

What is Medieval Theatre?

• Theatre in Europe between 5th Century A.D. (=anno domini/=na Christus) and the beginning of the renaissance (15th Century).
• Medieval theatre covers a variety of genres: mystery plays, morality plays, miracle plays.

Staging

1. At first, the plays were performed at inside the church (at front).
2. Then, at platforms around the church (audience followed the actors)
3. Plays became less religious , so...they staged them outdoors!

The origins ...

• Church!
• Performances when there were religious occasions (Easter/Christmas)
• Bible heavy influence on the plays shown
• Priests were the actors!

Intro assignment

• Get into groups (4 people = max)
• Create 3 tableau vivants (pictures) within the medieval genre: morality
• Use the comic sheet to draw them first.
  1st tableau: beginning, 2nd tableau: climax, 3rd tableau: the end.
• You can use light and sound today to add atmosphere to the performance, but it's not obliged yet.

PERFORM!

This lesson

- Have a look at the history assignment
- Check theatre rubric for test

- Get into groups & start creating performance
(comic as an inspiration)

Medieval times

Today

We rehearse for 30 min 

Test: perform & feedback

Check out the rubric one more time!