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Greek and Roman theatre Classic theatre Greek and Roman theatre

Ancient Greek theatre - Is a theatrical culture, which took place in a period of time between 550 c. and 220 c. BC in the city-state of Athens -Important for dramatic festivals,wich causes development of 3 main dramatic genres: tragedy,comedy and satyr play -It represents a common cultural identity, the base for Western culture

Characteristics of the buildings Semi circular space composed of: -theatron - orchestra -skene -proskenion -parodos -eisodoi

Dramatic festivals -In honour of god Dionysus -Most plays were performed in the 5th century BC -Tragedy,comedy,satyr play -Important playwrighters: Aeschylus, Sophocles(ANTIGONA,Oedipus) and Euripides

ROMAN THEATRE Terence !!Plautus: Miles Gloriosus, Pseudolus, Menaechmi Important Roman playwrights: PLAUTUS: !!Plautus: Miles Gloriosus, Pseudolus, Menaechmi Terence Gaius Maecenas Melissus Seneca the Younger: adaptation of Greek plays Medea and Phaedra Quintus Ennius Marcus Pacuvius

The structure of Roman theatre -similar to the earlier Greek theatres,with a few differences: -built upon their own foundation -basic design comes from Theatre of Pompey, the first Roman theatre --Roman Amphitheater vs. Greek Theater

Differences between Roman and Greek plays -most of the Roman plays was adapted and translated from the Greeks- no »typical« Roman play -Romans was less influenced by religion Roman theatre was more for aesthetic appeal Inventing codes for the audience to figure them out Woman also played the roles in plays Romans were interested in comedy,found tragedy too depressing and boring Romans wanted pure entertainment, lots of laughts and excitement Bloodthirsty entertainment= Colosseum amphitheatre stock characters

-its a reflection of Roman culture and habits Mime plays -its a reflection of Roman culture and habits -loud,shouting,insulting audience= plays were mimed and repetitive -performing without speaking -features included drunkness, obscenity, dances, greed, acrobatics and jokes -development of pantomime

Codified dressing -Roman costumes mirored tradional Greek garments -Actors wore a long robe called a chiton (=colored to denote character and rank) -Stock characters: a tunic and cloak -With time wearing masks was abolish