The Death and Resurrection of Theater as...Liturgical Drama: Crash Course Theater #8

The video explores the decline of theater during the late classical period due to the rise of Roman entertainment and Christian opposition. It discusses Constantine's legalization of Christianity and its impact on theater, the fall of Western Rome, and the survival of theater in the Byzantine Empire. The video also covers the reemergence of theater in medieval church rituals, highlighting the Quem Quaeritis as a key liturgical drama. The episode concludes with a preview of the next topic.

What factors contributed to the decline of theater during the late classical period?

How did early Christians view theatrical performances?

What significant change occurred in 312 CE regarding Christianity in the Roman Empire?

What role did mimes play in the preservation of theatrical performance during the Middle Ages?

Describe the impact of the fall of the Western Roman Empire on theatrical performances.

How did the Byzantine Empire differ from the Western Roman Empire in terms of theatrical practices?

Explain how Christian rituals contributed to the development of theater in the Middle Ages.

What was the Quem Quaeritis and its significance in the history of theater?

What were the characteristics of early liturgical dramas?

Discuss the transition from liturgical drama to more secular forms of theater in the later Middle Ages.