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It depended on how successful they were. Shakespeare got most of his money from a percentage of the net profit of the theatre company. That meant that after the company had performed a play, they took all the money paid at the door, paid some to the owners of the theatre, paid some to the actors who were hired for wages, paid some toward the upkeep of the boys who were apprentices and also played the women, paid some toward new scripts by people other than Shakespeare, paid some toward purchase and repair of costumes and props and divided the rest into shares of which Shakespeare got one-twelfth or so. Clearly if the play were really successful that play would earn everyone a bigger share. It is not clear whether or not, being a partner, Shakespeare was paid a flat rate for his plays over and above his share; it may be true that he was paid nothing apart from his share because he traded the right to payment for the share in the company when he joined it. Although Henslowe's diary is not very clear about this, as he was constantly lending money to playwrights on the strength of unwritten plays, it would appear that a playwright could expect about 2 pounds for a script. It is unfortunate that unlike Henslowe's, the business records of the Chamberlain's Men or the sharers in the Globe Theatre have not survived, so we cannot tell just how much Shakespeare took away from a performance.
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Why in Shakespeare's days may you see the words players exit?
Shakespeare wrote plays. And when you write plays you include directions to the actors. When to get off the stage is one such direction.
Where did Shakespeare shows his plays during Elizabethan time?
He started off a as a traveller but then he built a theatre which he then performed in.
What is a challenge for directors and actors who perform Shakespeare's plays?
Shakespeare didn't write much stage directions. He just wrote little things like: enter and exit. So the director must come up with most of the stage directions for their production. (Which is why none of the plays are exactly the same).
Did the audience at shakespeare plays think the play was fun?
As far as we can tell, yes. There is no indication that any of Shakespeare's plays were booed off the stage. And since they continue to be fun for audiences right up to the present day, it's fair to assume that they were fun back then.
Who did shakespeare build the Globe Theatre for?
himself so he could have a good business and show off his talent by writing plays and performing in some of them.
Why in Shakespeare's days may you see the words players exit?
Shakespeare wrote plays. And when you write plays you include directions to the actors. When to get off the stage is one such direction.
Where did Shakespeare shows his plays during Elizabethan time?
He started off a as a traveller but then he built a theatre which he then performed in.
When did Shakespeare's plays first reach Africa?
On 30 September 1607, a Shakespeare play (Richard II) was performed on a ship in the Bay of Benin, just off Sierra Leone.
What is a challenge for directors and actors who perform Shakespeare's plays?
Shakespeare didn't write much stage directions. He just wrote little things like: enter and exit. So the director must come up with most of the stage directions for their production. (Which is why none of the plays are exactly the same).
Did the audience at shakespeare plays think the play was fun?
As far as we can tell, yes. There is no indication that any of Shakespeare's plays were booed off the stage. And since they continue to be fun for audiences right up to the present day, it's fair to assume that they were fun back then.
Who did shakespeare build the Globe Theatre for?
himself so he could have a good business and show off his talent by writing plays and performing in some of them.
What was Final Jeopardy for March 31 2011?
The final category was Shakespeare Plays The clue was: One of the two plays whose plots are set in motion by shipwrecks, one off Illyria and one off an unnamed island The answer was: What was The Tempest or The Twelfth Night
What is William Shakespeares popularity?
Shakespeare is still by far the most famous and popular playwright in the world. Ask someone on the street to name a playwright and they will almost certainly answer "Shakespeare", not Marlowe, Moliere, Beckett, Edward Albee or any other playwright. Theatre companies everywhere are constantly performing his plays which they wouldn't be doing if nobody liked them. Not only that, but other plays, novels, television shows and movies riff off of the lines and situations in Shakespeare's plays. There are a huge number of theatrical companies the world over that specialize in performing Shakespeare's plays, and almost none which specialize in the plays of any other playwright. And these plays sell out regularly, which is why they keep putting them on.
What are most of Shakespeare's plays based on?
Most of Shakespeare's work was based off of stories he'd heard from around the country, and from other people's work. In particular he made use of Holinshed's Chronicles (a history book) for many of his plots.
Who wasn't allowed to act in shakespeares plays?
Shakespeare had no control over who did or didn't appear on stage. It was against the law for females to appear on stage, and if they had, the audience would have been upset and have booed them off the stage anyway. But Shakespeare didn't make the law or the custom. He just had to live with it.
Who made the money off of Shakespeare's work?
Your mom made the money off of Shakespeare's work! 8==D O:
Where can you go to learn about Shakespeare?
Best place: a theatre where actors are performing one of his plays. Next best: a place where you can watch a movie version of a play. This is the best way to get to know about Shakespeare's work. If you are interested in Shakespeare's biography, I would recommend a reputable encyclopedia, online or off. Or you can keep on asking questions on this site.
