They would have to stand in the rain because there was no roof over that part of the stage.
The Groundlings was created in 1974.
The groundlings were the people who bought standing room tickets.
In Shakespeare's time - the groundlings
Therewasn't any rain coming down so apparently there wasn't any rain one day we finally had rain.
people started playing with it
The lower classes of observers stood in the theatre pit. They paid 1 penny as an entrance fee, and because they stood in the lowest area, were called groundlings. A less favorable name that they were called was Stinkards.
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They were called "Groundlings, or Commoners". they paid one penny in order to stand near the stage. Since the Globe Theatre didn't have a roof, the "Groundlings" were not protected from the rain. Higher paying guests sat in the galleries which had 3 levels.
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groundlings are the ones not sitting in overhangs or balconies but on the floor Pit
groundlings are the ones not sitting in overhangs or balconies but on the floor Pit
When it rained, the Globe Theatre's open roof allowed rain to fall onto the audience and the stage. The groundlings, who stood in the pit, were particularly affected, as they had no cover. Performances often continued despite the rain, as the show was considered to go on regardless of the weather. However, heavy rain could lead to cancellations if conditions became too severe.