(All of these are performed as separate characters.) These qualities help Everyman to write his Book of Accounts, which each person must compose and acknowledge at the end of his or her life. This void forces him to fall back on his Good Deeds, his Strength, his Beauty, his Intelligence and his Knowledge. First, the character called Everyman is deserted by his false friends, his kin and his wealth. In the story, "Everyman" portrays a carousing man informed by Death of his approaching demise. It is the best-known and best example of the genre. "Everyman" is a morality play composed by a male playwright. For tickets, call the Box Office at (304) 367-4240. Thursday through Saturday, April 28-30, at the Wallman Hall Theatre. Thursday through Saturday, April 21-23 at 2 p.m. "Everyman/Dulcitius" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. During the Middle Ages, plays centered around aspects of Christian faith and history both of these works exemplify this tradition. Illustrating the work of a male and a female playwright, the plays "Everyman" and "Dulcitius" combine ideas popular in morality and miracle plays. The Fairmont State Masquers will present two medieval plays, under the direction of Artist-in-Residence Jeffrey Ingman, for the final theatre production of the season.
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