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6 Comments to "Ancient Theaters"
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CJ Casey
May 8th, 2008 at
8:14 am
Not only are some of these still standing and in good repair, some are still being used. In August of 2001 I saw Sonic Youth perform at the anfiteatro in Ostia Antica, Rome’s ancient seaport. Watching the band play while sitting on 2000-year-old benches added something to the show.
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fsmarch
May 8th, 2008 at
8:31 am
It always amazed me how well designed these theaters were, as far as acoustics. In addition, some of them, like the roman Coloseum, actually had primitive elevators in them, to transport props and personel for the performances.
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Tara
May 8th, 2008 at
8:51 am
@ CJ Casey
Wow that is amazing! I would love to see a favorite band at such a historic place. I can definitely see how it would add to the experience.
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kef
May 8th, 2008 at
9:14 am
there is something eerie about these ancient cities, especially if you visit them during low season. ive been to 5 of the theaters in the and that feeling of timelessness just doesnt get old. they hold an annual opera - ballet festival in aspendos which i think would be totally overwhelming if you are into that kinda stuff.
finally a shout out to my greek buddies: im in ur amphitheater taking advantage of your acoustics. -
DCGaymer
May 8th, 2008 at
4:24 pm
I doubt any of our Multiplexes, with THX surround sound and stadium seating will survive as well.
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ted
May 9th, 2008 at
1:25 am
The one in Ostia is restored. Verona has an amphitheatre they’re always performing operas in. Pompeii’s amphitheatre and 2 theatres are still usable.
There are lots more on the list, too.
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