Medieval drama : from sanctuary to stage /

"This definitive program traces the development of medieval drama, from Hildegard von Bingen's musical morality play Ordo virtutum (The ritual of the virtues) to the seminal Everyman. Featuring extended excerpts from these influential works, as well as from The second shepherd's play...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Telequest (Firm), Vox Animae (Musical group), Bretton Hall School of Dance and Theatre, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors:	Anderson, Douglas, Barrett, Joe, Johnston, Alexandra F., 1939-, Twycross, Meg, Hildegard, Saint, 1098-1179
Format:	Video VHS
Language:	English Latin
Language Notes:	Commentary in English; musical segments in English and Latin, in part with English subtitles.
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2000]
Subjects:	Drama, Medieval. Moralities. Mysteries and miracle-plays. Documentary films.

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Summary:	"This definitive program traces the development of medieval drama, from Hildegard von Bingen's musical morality play Ordo virtutum (The ritual of the virtues) to the seminal Everyman. Featuring extended excerpts from these influential works, as well as from The second shepherd's play and the 1998 staging of the Mystery Cycle in York, England, the video also establishes the genre's socioreligious context"--Container.
Item Description:	Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videocassette (48 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:	VHS.
Production Credits:	Academic consultant, Kevin J. Harty ; Ordo Virtutum directed by Michael Fields ; The second shepherd's play and Everyman directed by Arthur Pritchard.