The majority of these plays contained a large amount of specific stage direction. Because this specific play does not call for stage directions in the text, it is a clue as to how much movement should be included. As stated in the document Medieval Stage Directions found in Nagler's text, the stage directions seem required to keeping the ideals of the original performances. Because the goal of this performance is to stay as close to the authenticity as possible, it is important to stay close with the stage directions. Because there are no stage directions mentioned in the text, there should be next to no movement on stage. The actors should enter and stand, then exit. If there was meant to be more movement, it would say so in the script.
Work Cited:
Nagler, A. M.. "Medieval Stage Directions." A Source Book in Theatrical History. ed. A. M. Nagler. New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1952. Print.
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