theatre x Flashcards
1
Q
How many times a year were plays performed?
A
Several times a year!
2
Q
Where were the plays performed?
A
Festivals
3
Q
What did shops have to do while the theatre was on?
A
Close
4
Q
Who attended?
A
Women, men, slaves all attended
5
Q
What where seats made of, and what did people bring for them?
A
Seats were made of stone and people brought cushions
6
Q
Who were the best seats at the front reserved for?
A
Important citizens
7
Q
How much was the admission fee?
A
It was free!
8
Q
Who were the performances paid by?
A
By wealthy citizens
9
Q
How many people does large theatre in Pompeii hold?
A
5000people
10
Q
What was used to protect the audience from sun?
A
An awning or canopy
11
Q
What was the most popular form of show?
A
Pantomime
12
Q
What did actors wear?
A
Masks
13
Q
What music was there?
A
There was musicians
