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TheatreHistory.com

Theatre History: The Medieval Drama

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative article contains a wealth of information on the development of drama, and its Greek and Latin origins.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work! History of Theater

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief history of theater practice told in five snapshots and commentary: theater in ancient times, the medieval theater, the Renaissance theater, Kabuki, and modern-day community theater.
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Other

Theatre History on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive list of links to historical information, current practices, and to all aspects of drama and theatre. It truly is a treasure trove for theatre historians and students of the theatre's history.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Early English Comedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Substantive essay on John Heywood's three most famous medieval interludes. Gives summary information, historical background, and literary analysis.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Early English Comedy

For Students 9th - 10th
Short discussion of John Heywood and his role in the development of English comedy. Includes some info on Heywood's plays.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Nature of the Four Elements

For Students 9th - 10th
Short synopsis and critical commentary on "The Interlude of the Nature of the Four Elements," a Medieval play with elements of a comedy and a morality. Also briefly discusses Thomas Lupton's "All for Money."