Final answer:
Without the specific play's title, we cannot definitively answer whether the action is set in Ancient Rome; however, many such plays were, especially if they were of the Roman comedy genre known as fabula palliata.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to whether the action of a particular play takes place in Ancient Rome. Without knowing the specific play in question, it is not possible to provide a definitive answer of true or false. However, based on historical context, Ancient Rome was indeed a setting for many theatrical productions after they had adapted the Greek theatrical traditions.
Roman dramatists such as Plautus and Terence adapted Greek comedies to suit Roman tastes, leading to a popular Roman comedic form known as fabula palliata. If the play is by either of these playwrights or set in this era, the statement could be considered true.