IMC 2003: Sessions
Session 1605: Medieval Drama in Eastern Europe
Thursday 17 July 2003, 11.15-12.45
Sponsor: | Medieval/Renaissance Drama Society |
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Organiser: | Rob Sulewski, Department of Classical Studies, University of Michigan |
Moderator/Chair: | Rob Sulewski, Department of Classical Studies, University of Michigan |
Paper 1605-a | Scatological Antisemitism in the Czech Mastickar and the German 'Fastnachtspiel'-Tradition (Language: English) Index terms: Performance Arts - Drama |
Paper 1605-b | Characterization Changes Between Two Versions of a Polish Resurrection Play (Language: English) Index terms: Performance Arts - Drama |
Abstract | This session examines influences on medieval drama, especially that dealing with the theme of death and resurrection, in Eastern Europe. Dr. Balasa's paper reviews several forms of Romanian folk theatre, particularly as they are influenced by the Persian tazieh or medieval performance of exemplary martyrdoms. Dr. Walsh examines links between the German Fastnachtspiel tradition and a medieval Czech play of the familiar spice merchant sequence drawn from the well-known episode in Resurrection plays. Dr. Sulewski traces the evolution of characterization between two versions of a Resurrection play in Poland, particularly in response to political changes at the time. |