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DMRP Performs At PLS York Cycle in Toronto

The Players performed "Joseph's Trouble about Mary" as part of the York Cycle performances held by Poculi Ludique Societas at the University of Toronto on 20 June 1998. This performance of the entire York Cycle of plays had not been done by PLS since 1977, and was an enjoyable part of the PLS's "The York Cycle: Then and Now" conference, which sandwiched the performances, on 19 and 21 June 1998.

Interested in more information about the conference and/or the York Cycle performances? Go to the PLS web page!

The York Cycle, originally performed in the city of York, England, from around 1376-1576, relates the biblical history of mankind from Creation to Last Judgment, in a series of 47 individual plays. The DMRP production was directed by John Lane of the Pittsburgh Public Theater. Auditions were held in February, 1998; Dr. Jay Keenan, English Department, performed the lead role of Joseph. Dr. Anne Brannen and Donna Waldron handled costumes (those shoes!).

Click on the picture to see the entire text of "Joseph's Trouble about Mary," along with photos from the DMRP performance.

The Duquesne University Medieval and Renaissance Players wish to give thanks to the support we've received for this Pewterers' and Founders' Guild production of "Joseph's Trouble about Mary." Thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their financial support: