Roman Comedy

Synopsis: A series studying the history of theatre. Through the ages, playwrights of comedy were indebted to the Roman master of farce and comedy, Plautus. Chief among them was William Shakespeare, whose grammar school education was grounded in the plays of Plautus. Scenes from Plautus’ Amphitryon are contrasted with Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors, showing how the Roman comedy became, in part, the catalyst for Shakespeare’s popular play. The film demonstrates the power of the large, oversized Roman masks used in Plautus’ theatre. On location footage places Plautus in the Rome of his day. Translation and adaptation from Latin by John D. Mitchell, with narration written and spoken by Mitchell.
Series: Theatre: The Search for Style
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1987
Duration: 22 mins

Director

Jack Eddleman

Cinematographer

B. Mitchell

Writer

John D. Mitchell

Contributor

John D. Mitchell

Cast

General: Series linked to John D. Mitchell’s book Theatre: the Search for Style, Northwood Institute, 1982.

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