Day 11: Locus Versationes

Salvete!

This morning began as usual with Latin lessons where we were walked through the various emperors of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty and beyond, with emphasis on the Good Emperors and Commodus. We then had otium verum, and then a three hour play practice in preparation for our first off-book rehearsal tomorrow. While the actors ran lines in the MPR room, the set design team convened in the atrium to construct our backdrop, and the Memoranda team continued to put together their video memories of our time here. Our pit orchestra finalized their music choices as we all approach the latter half of our time here at Academy.

After dinner, we headed to Brock Commons for the main event of the day: a viewing of the movie Agora, which examines the life and treatment of Hypatia of Alexandria amidst the religious tensions of various groups during the beginning of Constantine's rule. Hypatia, as a female philosopher and teacher, was heavily disliked by some radical religious groups, but also tutored many of the most esteemed political leaders of the time, all while continuing her own work in astronomy. It was an enlightening experience and forced us all to examine some of the truths of our own time, as well as the time period of the movie.

Signing off for now, your aediles,
Ananya and Mercury :D