What are the differences of Greek theatre and Roman theatre?
All in all, Greek theatre was born of religion, artistry, and necessity; Roman theatre was more for spectacular entertainment. This is not to say that Greek theatre was any more valid or necessary. The two styles simply served different purposes. It is important to remember that while Greek theatre provided artistic and scholastic foundations for the modern theatre, Roman theatre paved the way for a wide range of entertainment, including opera and masques.