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There was a time when women were not allowed to perform. It was not considered appropriate and was actually illegal. During Shakespeare's time, all the female parts were played by young men. Women did not appear on the stage until 1660.
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Why ware the plays at Elizabethan theatre played by men?
Well, in elizebethan times it was considered wrong for women to play on stage and actually illegal therefore men had to play the womens parts. Why it was illegal i have no idea but i hope this has helped.
Who performed plays in England before theatres were built?
In 1567 the first purpose-built theatre in England was built. Before that time, acting companies had to go on tour and play on such makeshift stages as might be available, in rich people's houses, town halls and innyards. Innyard theatres, which continued in operation well into the 1600s, were the model for the early playhouses. Most acting companies continued to play in such makeshift spaces even after the purpose-built theatres were built because there were many more companies than theatres. Even nowadays, acting companies on tour will play anywhere they can set up. That tradition is far from dead.
Did all the parts in Noh dramas were played by women?
No, they were played by all men. This tradition of men playing every role in a play was also seen in Elizabethan England - all the parts in Shakespeare's plays were played by men.
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.
Why were womens roles played by men in plays?
Women were prevented by law to act.
Why ware the plays at Elizabethan theatre played by men?
Well, in elizebethan times it was considered wrong for women to play on stage and actually illegal therefore men had to play the womens parts. Why it was illegal i have no idea but i hope this has helped.
What are facts as to why women are not allowed to play on major league teams with or against men?
why are womens not allowed to play major league with men is there a broublem with it . why are womens not allowed to play major league with men is there a broublem with it . why are womens not allowed to play major league with men is there a broublem with it .
All the womens who play for the Olympics?
=1800000 Women play at the Olympics990000 Men play at the Olympics=
Why are black men so obsessed with a woman's butt?
I guess it's apart of our culture but black men aren't the only ones obsessed with womens butts, there are lots more men that like womens butt. It just apart of nature we are attracted to women's body parts.
Who performed plays in England before theatres were built?
In 1567 the first purpose-built theatre in England was built. Before that time, acting companies had to go on tour and play on such makeshift stages as might be available, in rich people's houses, town halls and innyards. Innyard theatres, which continued in operation well into the 1600s, were the model for the early playhouses. Most acting companies continued to play in such makeshift spaces even after the purpose-built theatres were built because there were many more companies than theatres. Even nowadays, acting companies on tour will play anywhere they can set up. That tradition is far from dead.
What gender was rugby league open to?
men at first but now women can play in the womens competition. There is no mixed gender teams.
In the Tennis grand slams whos final the womens or the males plays first?
The women play their final first and the men play their final the following day.
Is its fair that men get paid more to play sport than women at an elite level?
Yes, Men's sports bring in a LOT more money than womens sports.
What was theater called when Shakespeare does his play?
In Shakespeare's day, theatres were called playhouses. In fact, the name of the first venue for the Lord Chamberlain's Men was The Theatre Playhouse.
Do men uggs fit like womens uggs?
no. mens feet are smaller in womens so if you are a five in men shoes your a seven in women
Why do men like womens boobies?
Because it is part of a Female body that some Males are attracted to. other body parts they are attracted to depends on what fetish (addiction) they have.
Did men play all the parts in Romeo and Juliet?
In Shakespeare's time yes, all roles were played by men.
