A member of the Society of American Fight Directors, Rosenstock was able to choreograph the duel after attending workshops around the country, which taught him how to stage fights for theater. The Romans were a fairly war-like people and they admired displays of courage, Francese said. Part of this is not simply blood and gore, but valor and courage. He says the study of classics is still important to give people a perspective on the origins of modern existence and human life in general. This is really a dream of mine that has come to fruition, Francese said.
Classical studies has a kind of dry reputation, but there s a lot of fun to be had.