✨ Help us kick off the season with a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration as we explore world Nativity Plays in translation ✨
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Medieval World Drama Working Group (MWDWG) is expanding the regular meetup format with more play readings and festive treats. We’re celebrating the holiday season with cold readings of medieval Nativity plays from English, Spanish, and Italian sources.
Highlights of the Event:
🎭 We’ll Read: Medieval Nativity plays like Belcari’s Annunciation and the York Three Kings sequence coupled with Auto de los Reyes Magos and Encina’s Nativities. (We’ll provide copies of the scripts.)
📖 Special Guest: Translator Alexandra Atiya will bring her expertise to the event, reading selections from original Spanish texts.
✨ Costumes Encouraged: Embrace the holiday spirit by wearing your most creative holiday-themed costume—medieval or modern!
🍪 Snacks & Beverages: Light refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
Event Details:
🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00–7:15 PM (note the extended meeting time!)
📍 Location: JHB 100 (Lobby, Jackman Humanities Building, 170 St. George St., Toronto)
🌐 Hybrid Option: Can’t make it in person? Join us via Zoom! Request the link at info@plspls.ca.
🎭We look forward to seeing you there 🎅
🔗 Learn more about MWDWG: https://premodernity.net/mwdwg
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