Theatre

Building of the Renaissance era
Game speed Quick - Regular - Epic - MarathonQuick - Regular - Epic - MarathonQuick - Regular - Epic - MarathonQuick - Regular - Epic - Marathon
Cost	134200300 600
Maintenance	2
Technology	Printing press
Specialists	None
Effect	+3 happiness Requires Colosseum

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Game Info:Edit

City must have a Colosseum.

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A Theatre increases the happiness of the entire civilization (not just of the city in which it is constructed). The city must possess a Colosseum before the Theatre can be constructed.

Historical Info:Edit

The Greeks invented theatre as is known in the West today. The original theatres were open-air amphitheatres often constructed on the side of a hill. The audience sat on benches cut into the hill, while the performers worked on an open stage at the foot of the hill. Over time the stages moved indoors (especially in locations with risks of lots of inclement weather). A modern theatre still has a stage and seats for the audience, but it also includes sophisticated sound and lighting equipment, an orchestra pit, and an extensive backstage area for props and scenery. Still, an ancient theatre-goer would not be totally surprised by anything found within a modern theatre (except possibly the cost of the food and drinks sold during intermission).