The Theatre At Pompeii Flashcards
Were plays put on every day at Pompeii?
Only on holidays
At what time did plays begin?
In the morning
Which people did not have to get up early in order to get good seats?
Important people
Why could they arrive later? (The important people)
They had reserved seats
How many people could watch a play in Pompeii?
5000
How much did it cost to see a play there?
It was free
Why did a wealthy man pay so much money?
To win support in elections or to say thank you. Some just wanted to help their town.
What was there instead of a roof?
An awning
How many actors played a part in the pantomime?
One
Who told the story while it was being mimed?
A chorus
What kind of person became an actor usually?
A freedman or a slave
What three reasons were there for actors to wear masks? (Three reasons)
Helps to increase volume of voice
Exaggerates actor
Change characters easily
What evidence were there that masks were worn by actors?
There are pictures and sculptures of actors with masks
Writers describe them
What was the basic shape of the theatre?
A semi circle
