Theatrical devices in classical theatre
Description
This program covers the purpose, design, and uses of the ekkyklema for showing the victims and perpetrators of off-stage violence; the deus ex machina, a crane mechanism to suspend gods above the stage; Charonian steps, for ghosts from the underworld; and other means of entrance and exit. It also explains the reasons for New Comedy, its audience, and its physical requirements.
Runtime
20 min
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2005], c1989
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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