roman theater ludi scaenici. a. history 1. copied from the greeks
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Roman Theater
Ludi Scaenici
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A. History
1. Copied from the Greeks
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From Greeks
a. open air building
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b. semi-circular shape
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c. rising tier seats (auditorium)Like the Q-town movie theater.
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Greek theater
d. orchestra: circle space for the chorus to sing and dance.
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e. stage
f. stage buildings
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ROMAN IMPROVEMENTS
a. made of stone not wood
b. cut down on size of the orchestra
c. increased size of the stage buildings
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1st permanent…
55 BC Built by Pompey Held 40,000 Does not survive
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B. Actors & the stage
1. 2 problems/ solutions Hearing and seeing Wear masks Hairdos built up to increase size of
actors Platform shoes
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I can’t hear!
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masks
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2. masks
Had a large mouth to serve as loudspeaker
Costume helped you to recognize character/role and follow play:
Red-poor purple-rich White-old man yellow-bad woman Multi-colored: young man
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3. stage
A.3’ high curtain Lowered into a groove in the floor
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B. special effects: Trap doors Cranes to lift actors Revolving screens for scenery Thunder & lightning
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c. AUDIENCES
1. preferences-
Comedy
Character of slave who saves or makes fun of the master.
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2. Spectacles:Romans loved spectacles!
600 mules on stage
Burned a house-actors got to keep all they could get out in time.
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3. Fan reactions
If not like- Boo Hiss Whistle Throw apples leave
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4. comforts
Canvas covering for sun protection Umbrellas for sun Cushions for stone seats Sprinkle with perfume to cover up
smell of sweat Provide freebies-food, drinks,
sweets, gifts.
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THEATER OF MARCELLUS
13 BC 1. built by Augustus for nephew
Marcellus Location: near Forum Seating: 20,000 At dedication- Augustus’ chair tips
over, and he fell backwards; sat with the people to avoid panic.
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Quid est?
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Graecum aut Romanum?
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Greek or Roman theater?
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