Obviously he was sexist.
No, women were not on his plays.
Yes, especially those men playing women's parts.
Early in his career, Shakespeare had his plays performed by, and may have been a member or, Lord Strange's Men or Lord Pembroke's Men. After its formation in 1594, Shakepeare's plays were performed by the Lord Chamberlain's Men, of which he was a founding member. In 1603, it became the King's Men when the new king, James I, became its new patron.
The Blackfriars. It was actually purchased many years previously but the City did not allow adult companies to play in it. The King's Men started to use it in 1608 when the City changed its policy. But they produced plays by many playwrights, not just Shakespeare.
No, as witness the astounding variety of characters he created. If blank verse did not suit the character, Shakespeare just didn't use it.
Usually just men
Not all men do, its just a nickname that some use.
They stand in front of it just like the use a toilet.
They stand in front of it just like the use a toilet.
Why do the French use the word "AMOUR" for "LOVE"... the answer is: THEY JUST DO!
No, he did not. The line comes from the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Shakespeare did use the line 'the moon is down' in Macbeth in Act 2 scene i. This is the title of Steinbeck's World War 2 propaganda novel.
Some do, some don't. Just as some men use women. Some do some don't.