The Theater During Shakespeares Time Elizabethan Theater n
![The Theater During Shakespeare’s Time The Theater During Shakespeare’s Time](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-1.jpg)
The Theater During Shakespeare’s Time
![Elizabethan Theater n n n Called this to honor the queen, Queen Elizabeth I Elizabethan Theater n n n Called this to honor the queen, Queen Elizabeth I](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-2.jpg)
Elizabethan Theater n n n Called this to honor the queen, Queen Elizabeth I She loved art, music, drama, and poetry She was a patron of the arts n n A patron is a rich citizen of high rank who backed an acting company She liked Shakespeare’s plays and protected him
![Important People to the Theater n n The “Master of Revels” was the official Important People to the Theater n n The “Master of Revels” was the official](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-3.jpg)
Important People to the Theater n n The “Master of Revels” was the official censor of plays He approved or censored content A patron sponsored an acting company Acting companies had to be sponsored by a patron
![The Theater n n n London’s first theater Built in 1576 Owned by James The Theater n n n London’s first theater Built in 1576 Owned by James](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-4.jpg)
The Theater n n n London’s first theater Built in 1576 Owned by James Burbage
![James I n n Became king in 1603 Was a supporter of drama James James I n n Became king in 1603 Was a supporter of drama James](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-5.jpg)
James I n n Became king in 1603 Was a supporter of drama James became the patron of Shakespeare’s acting company They changed their company name from Lord Chamberlain’s Men to the King’s Men
![The Globe Theater n n n Built in 1599 In Southwark (near London) Shakespeare The Globe Theater n n n Built in 1599 In Southwark (near London) Shakespeare](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-6.jpg)
The Globe Theater n n n Built in 1599 In Southwark (near London) Shakespeare was a part owner Burned down in 1613 Rebuilt in 1614 Torn down in 1644 by the Puritans
![The Globe n n Octagonal shape Unroofed yard in the center Audience members who The Globe n n Octagonal shape Unroofed yard in the center Audience members who](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-7.jpg)
The Globe n n Octagonal shape Unroofed yard in the center Audience members who paid a penny and stood in the yard to watch a performance were called groundlings Seating capacity of 3000
![Parts of the Globe Yard (where Permanent Door (stage entrance and exit) groundlings stood) Parts of the Globe Yard (where Permanent Door (stage entrance and exit) groundlings stood)](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-8.jpg)
Parts of the Globe Yard (where Permanent Door (stage entrance and exit) groundlings stood) Platform (main acting area)
![Parts of the Globe Chamber (upper stage) Galleries Terras (3 tiers of seats for Parts of the Globe Chamber (upper stage) Galleries Terras (3 tiers of seats for](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-9.jpg)
Parts of the Globe Chamber (upper stage) Galleries Terras (3 tiers of seats for audience members) (balcony) Study (inner stage) Trap Door (lead to an area beneath the stage known as Hell)
![Parts of the Globe Canopy (represented the sky) Flag Huts (represented the Heavens) Musician’s Parts of the Globe Canopy (represented the sky) Flag Huts (represented the Heavens) Musician’s](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-10.jpg)
Parts of the Globe Canopy (represented the sky) Flag Huts (represented the Heavens) Musician’s Gallery
![Performances n n n Held in the afternoon (2: 00) A flag would be Performances n n n Held in the afternoon (2: 00) A flag would be](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-11.jpg)
Performances n n n Held in the afternoon (2: 00) A flag would be hoisted on the day of a performance The start was signaled by a trumpet sounding 3 times
![Acting Companies n n Consisted of 25 -30 actors Female roles played by boys Acting Companies n n Consisted of 25 -30 actors Female roles played by boys](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-12.jpg)
Acting Companies n n Consisted of 25 -30 actors Female roles played by boys Each company had a clown for comic relief Plays were written with actors and their abilities in mind
![Shakespeare’s Acting Company n n n Originally Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later became The King’s Shakespeare’s Acting Company n n n Originally Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later became The King’s](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-13.jpg)
Shakespeare’s Acting Company n n n Originally Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later became The King’s Men) Richard Burbage (a great tragic actor in Shakespeare’s company) Will Kempe (a famous comedian in Shakepeare’s company) Richard Burbage Shakespeare
![Staging and Scenery n n Most plays lasted two hours There was little interruption Staging and Scenery n n Most plays lasted two hours There was little interruption](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-14.jpg)
Staging and Scenery n n Most plays lasted two hours There was little interruption because scenery wasn’t used Did use some props (lanterns) Setting was established with words
![Costumes n n Were colorful and expensive Usually donated by rich patrons Costumes n n Were colorful and expensive Usually donated by rich patrons](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-15.jpg)
Costumes n n Were colorful and expensive Usually donated by rich patrons
![Costumes n n n Would establish a character’s status (wealthy, poor, soldier, king, etc. Costumes n n n Would establish a character’s status (wealthy, poor, soldier, king, etc.](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-16.jpg)
Costumes n n n Would establish a character’s status (wealthy, poor, soldier, king, etc. ) Was symbolic of a character’s morality White = purity Black = evil Red = violence, blood
![The Closing of the Theaters n n Puritans closed down the playhouses in 1644 The Closing of the Theaters n n Puritans closed down the playhouses in 1644](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-17.jpg)
The Closing of the Theaters n n Puritans closed down the playhouses in 1644 They believed actors were evil and immoral
![The New Globe Theater n n 45 million dollar reconstruction Opened in 1997 The New Globe Theater n n 45 million dollar reconstruction Opened in 1997](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/9248fb8b0ba81afacbac2ccbd0ed9283/image-18.jpg)
The New Globe Theater n n 45 million dollar reconstruction Opened in 1997
- Slides: 18