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Yes. It was considered a public indecency. The notorious Elizabethan female transvestite Mary Frith was prosecuted for appearing on the stage of the Fortune theatre and singing a song. (possibly in the play The Roaring Girl which was written about her.)

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The introduction of female characters in plays is often attributed to the evolution of theater from ancient times, where women were typically excluded from performing. In the Renaissance, playwrights like William Shakespeare began to create complex female characters, reflecting evolving societal views on gender. This shift continued through the 19th and 20th centuries, with more diverse and empowered representations of women in drama, influenced by broader social movements advocating for women's rights. Thus, the portrayal of female characters in theater has gradually evolved alongside changing cultural norms and values.

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