Roscius (Quintus Roscius Gallus)

Most famous actor in Roman Times

first to become wealthy as an actor

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Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus)

Poet & drama critic, wrote ‘The Art of Poetry’

‘Rules’ that plays followed

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The Art of Poetry (Rules):

• Comedy & tragedy should be separate forms
• Tragedy should use nobility as characters
• Comedy should use common people as characters
• Theatre should entertain AND teach a moral lesson

Greek Theatres vs Roman Theatres

• Built into hillsides Freestanding
• Democratic seating Seating by Class
• Orkhēstra as dancing place Orchestra as seating