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men performed in Shakespeare's plays not women because men thought women weren't good enough

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In Shakespeares era who acted the parts of women in his plays?

men


Were men more powerful then women in Shakespeares time?

women were equal with men because the queen was a woman


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.


Where all greek plays performed by men?

Yes. Women did not perform in plays until after Shakespeare's time.


Did actresses perform in Shakespeare's plays?

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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.


What role did woman play in shakespeares plays?

none, only men could be in plays during the time that Shakespeare was around.


In Elizabethan theatre were men and women allowed to perform?

No women were not allowed to perform. Men were made to play women parts and dressed up as girls.


Who was the person to play the women in Shakespeares play?

Usually men would play the part of women as women hardly had any power during that of an era.


Did William shakespeare use men and women for his plays?

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Why weren't women allowed to act during shakespeares years?

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