Shakespeare Globe Theatre Ancient Rome Potpourri Elizabethan Age
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Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-on-Avon
How old was Shakespeare when he was married and who did he marry?
Shakespeare 18 Anne Hathaway 26
Why was there marriage so hastily arranged?
Pregnancy
What was the name of Shakespeare’s first acting Company and what roles did he play in that company?
Lord Chamberlin’s Men actor, director, and playwright
Who came in to power in 1603? How? And What did he do to the acting company?
James I took the throne when Elizabeth died. Changed the acting company to the King’s Men
Who was Burbage and describe what happened on January 20, 1599?
Owner of theatre Moved the Globe to a new Location because he could Not pay for all the rent.
Describe the atmosphere at an Elizabethan theatre on the day of a play.
People arrived early, visited friends, ate and drank during and after the play.
What were the sets like in the time of Shakespeare?
Sets were not very detailed, he trusted the audience to use their imaginations.
Describe the seating in the Globe. How many in each section? Where did nobility sit? How could you reserve a seat? Who were groundlings?
600 in yard, 1000 in each the first and second galleries, 750 in top gallery. Seats not reserved. Nobility sat on the stage. Groundlings paid 1 cent to
What did Caesar’s death bring to Rome?
Brought renewed civil war
With what were Roman Emperors crowned?
Laurel Wreaths
Who made up the First Triumvirate? What was it?
Caesar, Pompey, Crassus Three man government
How did Caesar gain favor from the people in Rome?
After his military conquests he would send money home to the people of Rome.
What three things happened to Caesar when he returned to Rome?
1. Declared dictator for 10 years, made friends senators 2. Erected a statue with “To the Unconquerable God” 3. Declared dictator for life
Identify the following colors with the play that they represented. Black White Red
Tragedy Comedy History
What was the important backstage area which provided space for storage and business offices known as?
The Tiring-House
How were Caesar and Pompey related?
Pompey married Caesar’s daughter from his first marriage.
When was Julius Caesar believed to have been written?
1599
Who played the role of women in plays?
Young boys
Describe what happened at the destruction of the Globe in 1613. What play was being performed?
During battle scene of Henry VIII, a spark flew from the fuse of a canon and caught the roof on fire.
What time of day were plays performed, and how long did they last?
Plays started at about 2 p. m. , lasted for about 3 hours.
How and why did Pompey turn on Caesar?
Pompey was jealous of Caesar’s growing power so he went to the Senate for help.
What was another name for the pit?
The Yard
When in Caesar’s life does Shakespeare open the play?
The play opens a month before Caesar’s murder
What color costume would a jealous person be wearing?
Yellow
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