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  • Performing Medieval Plays Today with Dr. Matt Sergi

    Performing Medieval Plays Today with Dr. Matt Sergi
    Apr 13 2026

    How should actors, directors, designers, and theatre artists approach performing a medieval play? Can the techniques and aesthetics of Broadway work for plays that are centuries old? Dr. Matt Sergi talks to the pod about his research and work on staging the York Mystery Plays at the University of Toronto in 2025.

    Episode Links:

    • premodernity.net
    • PLS Toronto
    • York Plays Toronto 2025
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    53 mins