The Power of Theater

This book examines performative practices of the ancient Romans, and provides fresh insights into the contexts of the Roman theater. The author suggests looking at ancient Rome as a large stage for a variety of performances and complex negotiations. He reconstructs the main acting techniques employed in drama, Atellana, pantomime, and mime.

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Miroslaw Kocur is Head of Cultural Studies at the University of Wroclaw and Professor at the Academy of Theater Arts. His research focuses on reconstructing the origins of performing practices. He is the author of «On the Origins of Theater» and «The Second Birth of Theatre: Performances of Anglo-Saxon Monks».

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Ancient Roman theater Gladiators Nero as an actor Audience in ancient Rome Ancient performer Actor Pantomime Mime Atellana Plautus Terence Venatio Festival Theater of Pompey, Theater of Marcellus Nobiles Mask Costume Props Status of ancient actors Women in the Roman theater Riots Triumph