Word: comedistã
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This derivative of a play by Plautus continues a fine tradition of Roman ribaldry. It’s similar to the recent Harvard production of the comedist??s “Mostellaria:” the two cover comparable ground of debauchery and deception, although “Forum” captures the spirit of the Roman playwright with a lighter comedic touch. The play’s exaggerated action and sheer silliness lend it a certain tongue-in-cheek tone, which alternately creates and defuses tension each moment...
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