Cambridge Latin Course Book 1 Roman Theatre (Stage 5)

The pantomime actors were

Greek slaves

The vulgar farces were about

everyday life

In Roman times admission to the theater was

free

Plots for pantomimes came from

Greek myths

During intermission

scented water was sprinkled

The large theater at Pompeii could hold ___________ people

5,000

Masks were used to

identify the characters

A famous Roman playwright was

Plautus

Mostellaria, the title of a Roman comedy, means

The Haunted House

The pantomime was a mixture of opera and

ballet

People left for the theater

early in the morning

The best seats in the theater were reserved for

town officials

___________ paid for actors, producers, etc.

A wealthy citizen

The performances of the plays lasted

all day

___________ kept spectators cool

An awning

___________ were responsible for setting up the awning

Sailors

Plays were performed only at ___________ that were held several times a year

Festivals