Building
Was the first theatre built with wood?
Yes.
Where did the content come from?
Mythology was the source.
Were actors dishonourable?
Yes, they were. But they were stars and celebrated.
Did someone check the tickets?
The entrance was for free.
What happened to the songs of the comedy?
They became famous hits.
How many spectators could sit in it?
40,000 spectators could sit in the theatre.
Tell us about one myth.
Europe liked a white bull. Her girlfriends were with her but the bull went to the sea and Europe was riding it. Zeus was the bull and made himself known to her later.
They enjoyed their togetherness. :)
Were the actors paid for it?
They were paid in clothes, food and money.
Who paid for the performances / the show?
Civil servants.
What does the scenery look like?
The scenery was well decorated.
When was the first theatre built in Rome?
It was in the first century B.C. (before Christ)
What were the three topics of the comedies?
Love stories, smart slaves and insults.
How many days did the actors play each year?
70 days.
When were the sun sails used?
In the summer.
Did the theatre have a roof?
No, it was an open air theatre.
What was the mime?
It was unpretentious, entertaining and the language was not suitable for adolescents.
Who played female roles and how?
The men played the women wearing masks.
What was the name of a Roman poet who wrote some comedies?
The name of the poet was Plautus.
Were there extra seats for special persons?
Yes. Senators and knights sat together, citizens, too.
Women, children and slaves sat together.
What was the pantomime?
It was a “dance story” with gestures, a choir and musicians.
When did Plautus live?
He lived 200 B.C.