Skye & TheoVale
TheoVale
Hey Skye, I’ve been looking into how Greek tragedy was staged—imagine trying to direct a chorus of 300, all with no modern tech. Think that could be a fascinating study for both of us?
Skye
That sounds like a maze of logistics and ancient drama. Managing a hundred‑plus chorus without any lights or microphones would have required a lot of subtle gestures and acoustics. I could dig into the surviving playbills and accounts from Aristophanes or the records of the Athenian theater committees to see how they kept everything organized. If you’re up for it, maybe we can map out the stages and see how the physical space shaped the performance. I’m curious, but I’ll need a solid plan before I commit.
TheoVale
Sounds good—just don’t let me pull the curtain on you before we nail the blueprint. I’ll draft a quick map of the theatre, list out the key acoustic spots, and we’ll add a checklist for props and cues. Once we’ve got that, we can dig into the playbills and committee records to see how they actually ran the show. Ready to start the research queue?
Skye
I’m ready, but let’s set a clear timeline and break the tasks into manageable pieces first. Once we’ve got that roadmap, we can start digging into the records.
TheoVale
Alright, here’s a rough timeline:
**Week 1–2** – Map the ancient stage: sketch the layout, identify acoustics, note entrances/exits.
**Week 3** – List every element the chorus would need: costumes, props, sound cues.
**Week 4** – Gather primary sources: playbills, committee minutes, Aristophanes references.
**Week 5** – Analyze how those sources talk about organization and logistics.
If we hit each milestone, we’ll have a solid foundation before we dive deep into the records. Sound good?
Skye
Sounds solid, but I’ll keep an eye on the deadlines so we don’t over‑commit. Let’s start with the first two weeks—if the map comes out messy, we can adjust before the rest of the plan takes shape.
TheoVale
Good plan—let’s get the sketch down first and see how tangled it gets. I’ll pull out the ancient measurements and start drawing. Once we see what the stage actually looks like, we’ll know if we need to rework the timeline or not.