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Why did Random male actors elegantly costume for shakespeares female roles?
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∙ 12y ago
In the time of Shakespeare women were not allowed to preform on stage. The job of acting was limited to only males. So, for the roles of women the all male cast made adjustments, thus being cross-dressing. Usually young boys were chosen for the roles due to their higher pitched voices and smaller figures. Although it seems like a lot of work when women could have easily filled the roles, it was just the social customs of the time. Due to this, the plays Tewelth Night and many others were actually much more humorous for the original viewers. Can you imagine a man dressed up to look like woman who is pretending to be a man? The most simplistic answer is that women were not allowed in the acting profession at this time, hence the male actors costumed for female roles.
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What type of people performed in shakespeares plays?
Actors. Before 1660, only actors and no actresses performed in the plays.
What was the name of the group of people who always perform in Shakespeares plays?
Actors. The performers in any play are called actors.
What are the main differences between the original romeo and Juliet and shakespeares version?
They All were male actors
In shakespeares time how many women actors did the company usually feature?
0 because women were not allowed to be actors because it was "too revealing"
The outfit worn by actors on stage is called?
a costume.
Who were shakespeares best actors?
Himself
When did the Shakespeares actors practice?
In the morning. They performed in the afternoons.
How Were Actors viewed in Shakespeares time?
Actors during the time of Shakespeare were viewed as rowdy, licentious, and untrustworthy.
What type of people performed in shakespeares plays?
Actors. Before 1660, only actors and no actresses performed in the plays.
What was the name of the group of people who always perform in Shakespeares plays?
Actors. The performers in any play are called actors.
What is the name for actors clothes?
costume
Who were the famous actors who preformed in Shakespeare's plays?
Shakespeares plays where preformed by very famous and good actors in the globe theatre. -elz-
What are the main differences between the original romeo and Juliet and shakespeares version?
They All were male actors
In shakespeares time how many women actors did the company usually feature?
0 because women were not allowed to be actors because it was "too revealing"
Are the people on Brainrush actors or just random people?
Random people
The outfit worn by actors on stage is called?
a costume.
What did Shakespeares actors drink during acting?
They may have had water, wine, ale, or rum; the same as the audience.
