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Theater in Urcea is based in the [[Occidental]] tradition and did not take on a unique dramatic identity until the 17th century, coinciding with the rise of Urcean theater music. Its history prior to the 17th century is somewhat obscured in the historical record, though most histories have included theater as a "minor" form of entertainment; much of theater in Urcea until that time was largely similar to trends throughout the rest of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. When it was focused on, pre-17th century Urcean theater is typically presented as having represented many of the classics of antiquity, though considerable scholarly evidence in the 2020s suggested that the classic theatrical presentations of [[Great Levantia]] survived in greatly modified and adapted forms. Consequently, many early Urcean theatrical productions depicting events of the [[Great Interregnum]] and other events are now considered to be ahistorical, adapting earlier stories by placing them within the context of later historical events. | Theater in Urcea is based in the [[Occidental]] tradition and did not take on a unique dramatic identity until the 17th century, coinciding with the rise of Urcean theater music. Its history prior to the 17th century is somewhat obscured in the historical record, though most histories have included theater as a "minor" form of entertainment; much of theater in Urcea until that time was largely similar to trends throughout the rest of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. When it was focused on, pre-17th century Urcean theater is typically presented as having represented many of the classics of antiquity, though considerable scholarly evidence in the 2020s suggested that the classic theatrical presentations of [[Great Levantia]] survived in greatly modified and adapted forms. Consequently, many early Urcean theatrical productions depicting events of the [[Great Interregnum]] and other events are now considered to be ahistorical, adapting earlier stories by placing them within the context of later historical events. | ||
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[[File:Syria bosra theater.jpg|thumb|left|200px|An ancient Levantine amphitheater located outside modern Sangran. Ancient Levantine performances were spoken word and would often include elaborate stage setting with musicians performing to establish mood.]] | |||
Spoken word plays are considered the primary form of theater entertainment in Urcea, both historically and presently. The emphasis on spoken word theater is a cultural tradition which originates as far back as [[Great Levantia]]. In Great Levantine society, plays were performed at religious festivals and other major events, and were often based on stories from mythology or history. This tradition continued on from its fall, and historians record that a play regarding the history of Great Levantia and its restoration was performed for [[Conchobar I, Emperor of the Levantines|Emperor Conchobar I]] upon his entrance to [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] and coronation as first Levantine Emperor in the 750s. | Spoken word plays are considered the primary form of theater entertainment in Urcea, both historically and presently. The emphasis on spoken word theater is a cultural tradition which originates as far back as [[Great Levantia]]. In Great Levantine society, plays were performed at religious festivals and other major events, and were often based on stories from mythology or history. This tradition continued on from its fall, and historians record that a play regarding the history of Great Levantia and its restoration was performed for [[Conchobar I, Emperor of the Levantines|Emperor Conchobar I]] upon his entrance to [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]] and coronation as first Levantine Emperor in the 750s. | ||