THE GLOBE THEATRE William Shakespeare 1 THE HEAVENS

THE GLOBE THEATRE William Shakespeare

1. THE HEAVENS v. Canopy Supported by pillars and hut on top. v. Shaded actors from sun and rain v. Represented the skys and heaven v. Hut used storage and sound effects such as alarm bells, cannon fire, thunder

2. GALLERIES v 3 seating sections v. Paid more to sit in this section v. Wooden benches v. Under a hatch roof v. Protected from sun

3. OPEN YARD v Paid one penny to stand v No protection from weather v Groundlings could participate in the action of the play v Would throw food at the actors v Yelling at actors

4. TRAPDOOR v Actors playing ghost or witches v Could use to descend through this into main stage v The cellar underneath was referred to as hell

5. INNER STAGE v. Used mostly for outdoor sciences v. Had curtain that could be opened or closed for scene change

6. MAIN STAGE v. Where the main action of the play took place v. Especially the outdoor scenes

7. TIRING HOUSE v Dressing and Storage Rooms v Actors rested here between scenes and changed into lavish costumes which made up for lack of props v Doors also served as actors’ main exits and entrances

8. UPPER STAGE v“ The Chamber” v. Used for most bedroom and Balcony Scenes v. The balcony above was used for musicians and sound effects

9 FLAG Black –Tragedy White-Comedy Red-History