Resurrecting long-vanished places of performance, this two-part series uses state-of-the-art graphics to conduct vivid interactive tours—from the earliest sacred spaces to the proscenium arch theater most audiences recognize today. Hosted by Professor Richard Beacham of King’s College London, the world’s leading scholar in ancient theater design, the series explores numerous exemplary sites through stunning 3-D computer reconstructions—forming an ideal introduction to the history of drama and theater construction. 2-part series, 21-23 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Ancient Theatres of Greece and Rome | The Renaissance Theatre

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