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The Pageant Wagon Podcast

The Pageant Wagon Podcast

Written by: The Medieval and Renaissance Drama Society | Historical Stages Media
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The Pageant Wagon Podcast is dedicated to the history of medieval and early modern theatre. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading historians, literary scholars, and performance specialists who share insights from their latest research and publications. From Latin plays and mystery cycles to courtly entertainments and secular performance traditions, the podcast explores how theatre functioned across medieval and early modern Europe.

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2026 The Medieval and Renaissance Drama Society | Historical Stages Media Art Entertainment & Performing Arts World
Episodes
  • Making Shakespeare Material w/ Dr. Elizabeth Tavares & Dr. Angeline Morris

    Making Shakespeare Material w/ Dr. Elizabeth Tavares & Dr. Angeline Morris
    May 4 2026

    We usually encounter the plays of William Shakespeare in their First Folio form. But, what scripts did Shakespeare's actors use originally? And how did they rehearse their shows? We explore the historical and material conditions of performing Shakespeare in his own day--and how to bring that experience to university students today.

    Episode Links:

    • The Alabama Shakespeare Project
    • The Henslowe-Alleyn Digitisation Project
    • A working bibliography performance-based research into early theatre
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    53 mins
  • Introducing the Pageant Wagon Podcast

    Introducing the Pageant Wagon Podcast
    Apr 2 2026

    The Pageant Wagon Podcast explores medieval and early modern theatre and drama through conversations with the experts, scholars, teachers, and practitioners who study those eras of theatre history. Join host, Dr. Kyle A. Thomas, as he digs deep into what the plays of the past are telling audiences today.
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    3 mins
  • To Teach or Not to Teach Shakespeare with Dr. Jasmine Lellock

    To Teach or Not to Teach Shakespeare with Dr. Jasmine Lellock
    May 18 2026

    Should high school students perform Shakespeare? What are the best ways to introduce students to the works of the Bard and guide them through their staging? We examine the place of Shakespeare at the secondary level in American education and how *magic* can unlock a world of possibilities.
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    45 mins
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