Roman Theatre Basics
Instead of plot, Roman theatre was focused mainly on _______________.
What is spectacle?
Romans were the first people to use _____________ on stage.
What are curtains?
True or False: Roman Playwrights captured the many changes that occurred during the height of the Roman empire
Ms. Wasman's home state (aka the greatest state in the Union).
What is Oregon?
True or False: In Rome, theatre was seen as a respected art form and citizens saw it as their civic duty to participate in and attend the theatre.
False.
Many Roman stages were made out of this material.
What are portable wooden platforms?
True or False: Roman plays did NOT keep the original Greek gods that were part of the original Greek plays.
True.
A popular clothing pattern that Ms. Wasman hates.
What are stripes?
Aristocrats looked down on the theatre because they saw it as ____________.
What is vulgar?
A person or group hired to applaud at a performance.
What is a "claque"?
He is considered the "Father of Roman Poetry" and is known for adapting Greek tragedies into Latin. Although most of his works are lost, he played a pivotal role in introducing Roman audiences to Greek literature and drama.
Who was Ennius?
The number of older brothers that Ms. Wasman has.
What is 3? (Gold Star to anyone who can tell me their names!)
Roman theatre preferred this type of play over the types of plays that were written and performed in Greece.
What are comedies?
True or False: After the fall of Rome, the Catholic Church banned theatrical practices.
True.
He was an early Roman playwright known for his historical dramas and comedies. He is particularly recognized for his "Punic War" epic poem and for adapting Greek plays to suit Roman tastes.
Who was Naevius?
Ms. Wasman's birthday.
What is April 20th?
Theatre continued to spread throughout the ________ after the fall of the Roman Empire.
What is the east?
He is one of the most renowned Roman comic playwrights. He is celebrated for his farcical that often featured mistaken identities, clever servants, and humorous situations. His works include "The Comedy of Errors," which later inspired Shakespeare's work of the same name.
Who is Plautus?
The sport that Ms. Wasman was a part of for 8 years when she was in school.
What is jump rope? (Gold Star to anyone who knows the name of the jump rope team).