Roman architecture
____ was the shape of Roman theatres.
a.Semi-circle
b.circle
c.square
d.rectangle
What is semi-circle?
The semi-circle shape of roman theatres was build because it enhances the natural acoustics.
The two types of Roman plays.
What are comedies and tradgedies.
The common color to identify a rich man of royalty in a Roman play.
BONUS:200 POINTS IF YOY CAN TELL ME WHY
What is purple?
WHY: at the time that purple was expensive. Purple was expensive because purple dye came from snails, and was super difficult to harvest, thus making it expensive.
Roman actors were most commonly played by ____.
a.women
b.children
c.slaves
d.men
Who are slaves?
The cost ($) to watch a Roman play.
What is free?
______ was what the seats in the house were made of.
What is stone/marble?
The seats were very uncomfortable for the audience, so often times, guest would bring their own pillows to keep them comfortable for a whole days performance.
True or False
Greeks did not influence Roman plays.
What is false?
Roman plays were actually influenced by Etruscan traditions, particularly regarding the importance of music and performance.
____ was the standard costume design for Roman actors.
a.Togas
b.Chitons
c.Tunics
d.skirts
What is a Chiton?
They were long robe-like costumes.
Roman actors were called _____.
a.Histriones
b.Actors
c.Thespians
d.Hypokrites
What is histriones.
____ was the time period of when Roman theatre began. (Hint: It's BC. wink wink)
BONUS:200 POINTS IF YOU GUESS THE EXACT YEAR
What is 240 BC?
The place where:
- where actors and chorus performed
- government officials were seated
- flooding area for sea battles
- semi-circle shaped
What is an Orchestra?
____ was the first Roman play.
a.Coriolanus
b.The Adelphoe of Terence
c.Julius Caesar
d.Comedies of Platus
What were the Comedies of Platus?
They were principally adaptations of Greek New Comedy, and the earliest intact Roman plays that currently exist.
___ was a staple accessorie, as part of a Roman costume made from linen or cork.
What is a mask.
This gave the actors their identity during their performances. It also allowed one person to play multiple roles in one show.
____ was a famous actor from Roman times.
a.Susan
b.Sonny
c.Sorex
d.Sosifex
Who is Sorex?
Sorex was an actor who lived in Italy and was active and took off his career at Pompeii and Nemi during the time of Augustus.
The first permanent stone theatre.
What is the Theatrum Pompeii?
The Theatre of Pompeii was a structure in Ancient Rome built during the latter part of the Roman Republican era by Pompeii the Great who was fond of theatre.