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Females weren't allowed to be actresses in any plays at all in Shakespeare's day. People thought it was indecent and improper for a woman to parade about on a stage showing herself off to any men who might happen to be there. It was as shocking as it would be for North Americans to see a twelve-year-old striptease artist. In fact, a French acting company with females in the cast (the French were OK with this idea) played in England in Shakespeare's day and were booed off the stage. The English would not allow females on stage until 1660 and even then it was considered to be an improper job for a well-bred woman well into the twentieth century.
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Who attended shakespeares plays at the globe theatre?
All sorts of monarchs went to see shakespeares plays including Elizabeth the first and king Edward the firstMostly men and nobles. Quick fun fact: Men were only allowed to be in Shakespeare's plays back in his day.
Why weren't women allowed to play the parts in William shakespeares plays?
good question. i lack knowledge to know though...
Who played the female roles in willaim shakespeares plays?
In Shakespeare's time, all female roles were played by young boys or men because women were not allowed to perform on stage. This was a common practice due to societal norms and restrictions at the time.
Who played the role of female characters in shakespeares plays and why was this done?
Men and boys played these parts. It was considered indecent for women to appear on stage.
Who attended Shakespeares plays?
Shakespeare's plays were attended by the super rich and the upper middle class. Lower classes attended the plays for a penny and were allowed to stand outside the grounds of the outdoor play. They were called groundlings.
Who were not allowed to act on stage in shakespeares tme?
Women were not allowed to act on stage.
What else were women not allowed to do in shakespeares time?
They were not allowed to be godfather to someone's children.
What were Shakespeares early plays about?
chips and beans
Were shakespeares plays staged in elaborate scenery?
No
When did you find shakespeares plays?
I first found Shakespeare's plays when I was introduced to them at school.
How many plays has William shakespeares wote?
38 (:
Where were william shakespeares first plays produced?
england.
