Theatre Area of Pompeii

Both of these men were wealthy politicians, and acting as benefactors for the renovation would have helped advance their political ambitions in the city.

The tiers on the "ima" were wider and not as steep as the "media" or the "summa" to make it more spacious and comfortable for the higher class.

In the 1950s, in an effort to preserve the original steps, iron frames were installed that allowed for wooden boards to be rested upon them to provide seating.

The Odeon was a smaller roofed theatre, theatrum tectum, that sat 1500 spectators and was built in 80 BC.

Additionally, modern computer reconstructions have demonstrated optimal acoustic quality in the roofed theatre, specifically citing the setting as ideal for "song and music from weaker instruments like the lyre.

Following ancient theatre tradition, a machine used for suspending the gods and heroes was located at the left side of the stage.

Excavations have uncovered vividly colored marble and stone opus sectile in the orchestra area of the Odeon.