1. Roman Theater Ludi Scaenici

2. A. History 1. Copied from the Greeks

3. From Greeks a. open air building

4. b. semi-circular shape

5. c. rising tier seats (auditorium) Like the Q-town movie theater.

6. Greek theater d. orchestra: circle space for the chorus to sing and dance.

8. e. stage f. stage buildings

9. ROMAN IMPROVEMENTS a. made of stone not wood b. cut down on size of the orchestra c. increased size of the stage buildings

10. 1 st permanent… 55 BC Built by Pompey Held 40,000 Does not survive

11. B. Actors & the stage 1. 2 problems/ solutions Hearing and seeing Wear masks Hairdos built up to increase size of actors Platform shoes

12. I can’t hear!

13. masks

14. 2. masks Had a large mouth to serve as loudspeaker Costume helped you to recognize character/role and follow play: Red-poorpurple-rich White-old manyellow-bad woman Multi-colored: young man

15. 3. stage A.3’ high curtain Lowered into a groove in the floor

16. B. special effects: Trap doors Cranes to lift actors Revolving screens for scenery Thunder & lightning

17. c. AUDIENCES 1. preferences- Comedy Character of slave who saves or makes fun of the master.

18. 2. Spectacles: Romans loved spectacles! 600 mules on stage Burned a house-actors got to keep all they could get out in time.

19. 3. Fan reactions If not like- Boo Hiss Whistle Throw apples leave

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Quid est?

23. Graecum aut Romanum?

32. Greek or Roman theater?