Abigail Ann Young (Dr), Associate Editor/ Records of Early English Drama/ Victoria College/ 150 Charles Street W/ Toronto Ontario Canada Phone (416) 585-4504/ FAX (416) 585-4594/ [log in to unmask] List-owner of REED-L <http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~reed/reed-l.html> http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~reed/reed.html => REED's home page http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~reed/stage.html => our theatre resource page http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~young => my home page ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:43:40 -0500 From: BRIAN CRONIN <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: PERFORM - Medieval Performing Arts <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: medieval automata Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has come across, or can point me in the direction of, references to the use of automata or mechanical figures in medieval drama, other performance, or quasi-theatrical events. Any information on where, when, or how such figures were used would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to e-mail me directly, I can be reached at [log in to unmask] Thanks in advance! Brian Cronin