PPT-Unit 4 – Roman Theatre

Advanced Theatre Background to the Theatre Roman History Rome in 753 BC was a town dominated by Etruria North of Rome In 509 BC the Etruscan from Etruria ruler was expelled and Rome became a republic just as Athens became a democracy. There exist similarities between the theatres and amphitheatres of ancient Rome/Italy. They were constructed out of the same material, Roman concrete, and provided a place for the public to go and see numerous events throughout the Empire. However, they are two entirely different structures, with specific layouts that lend to the different events they held. Amphitheatres did not need superior acoustics, unlike those provided by the structure of a Roman theatre. While amphitheatres would feature races and gladiatorial events, theatres hosted events such as plays, pantomimes, choral events, and orations. Their design, with its . 300 BC – 476 AD. Mosaic of Roman Theater masks found at Pompeii. Different types of Roman Theatres and Amphitheatres. The Roman Theatre being built in a semicircle and the amphitheatre was generally oval.. Roman Theatre. Two periods: . Republic. Two periods: Empire. Auditorium-Hearing Place. Vomitorium. -A tunnel beneath the audience leading to the orchestra, and a way to get into the seating for audience members (made possible by barrel vault). of . . Roman . Drama . By: Miriam Colon. Period 5 . E. arly . period (pre-240 BCE) when . native Italian drama. , such as . Atellan. farces, . phlyaces. and . Fescennine. verses, dominated the Roman stage; . GREEK THEATRE. The Greek . Amphitheatre. -The Steep Seating Area usually was dug into a hill side and surrounded the acting area on 3 sides. -The seating area was known as “THEATRON”. -. Theatron. What did you learn doing Pantomime and Commedia?. How did you communicate in both?. Why do theatre in middle school?. What can you apply outside the theatre classroom that you have learned so far (or might learn)?. The history of drama is closely related to the history of humanity itself. Why? . The earliest record of a theatrical performance came from Egypt 4,000 years ago.. The Origin of Western Theatre? . Why do we say that Greek Theatre is the origin of “Western Theatre” ?. Regardless of who you voted for, regardless of who you wanted to win, you are loved. Our country will change over the next few years, as it was always destined to change. Our country is constantly growing and evolving, and it will continue to grow and evolve. Regardless if you are excited or disappointed, we all have the same task: We have to care for one another, love one another, and protect one another. Once the dust is settled and emotions are calmed, please remember that.. vs.. ludi . circenses. ludi Romani. ludi plebii. ludi Apollinares. . ludi Megalenses. . ludi florales. Fabula. Fabula praetexta. Mime. Pantomime. Atellan farce. Cytheris. Laberius. T. essera. Nero’s . Theatre 101. Drama. Greek word meaning “to do” or “to act”. Born out of the dance ceremonies of primitive people before Greek civilization. Egyptian Theatre. Ritualistic rites = our idea of a play. The Earliest Form of Theatre Recorded. Historians found that Ancient Egyptians performed a three-day pageant (performance) about four thousand years ago. The pageant explained the story of Osiris, an Egyptian god. (The Roman Theatre). 1. Roman theatre was comprised of a wide variety of events – yes, including the gladiatorial games.. Image: https://www.usu.edu/markdamen/ClasDram/chapters/121romhist.htm. To understand Roman theatre, it is essential to recognize from the outset that drama in the Greek sense played only a small role in it.. How did theatre, as we know it, come to be?. Greek Theatre. Rooted in Dionysian hymns -in honor of DIONYSUS, god . of . wine and fertility. . Play festivals were so popular entire towns would shut down for days! Local houses would sponsor plays for competition. . Unit Goal. : The goal of this unit is to . explore. how characters in the musical Oliver! express their own power and privilege despite the lack of authority, security, and freedom. . Why are doing musical theatre?.