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Globe Theatre
Built in 1599 to house Shakespeare's many plays, the Globe overlooked the Thames river outside of London. The new Globe Theatre was built in 1997. It is considered a faithful replica. Shakespearean plays may still be seen there today.
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The first people to use the globe to represent the earth were the?
the early globe predicted the existence of which two great land masses
Globe theatre what happened when it rained during a performance?
When it rained during a performance at the Globe Theatre, the experience for the audience varied significantly. The upper-class spectators seated in the covered areas, or "lords' rooms," remained dry, while the standing audience, known as "groundlings," were exposed to the elements. If the rain became too heavy, performances could be interrupted or canceled, as the conditions would be uncomfortable for both actors and the audience. The open roof design of the Globe meant that inclement weather was always a risk during outdoor performances.
How many actors could fit on stage at Shakespeare's globe theatre?
Unfortunately we don't know how large the stage at the Globe was exactly--it may even have been different at the first Globe than what it was at the second. The archaeological evidence only covers part of the galleries, not the stage. One person has estimated that the stage was 30 ft. x 45 ft. from building contracts and accounts. If so, that is a largeish stage which would easily hold 60 people. However, unless you were staging a battle or something you'd never want that many onstage.
They use a packet of blood that the actor smashes to release the fake blood at the right moment. For gunshots a larger packet i placed along with an explosive charge to make it appear the actor was shot and blood splattered.
For knife attacks a tube is used to squirt blood out, or a fake knife with blood inside it is used to make it ooze out.
When an actor is punched in the face a capsule in the actors mouth is squashed to make the blood appear in their mouth.
How much did globe theatre seats cost?
- stand in the pit -1 penny
- sit in a seat - 3 pence
- seat and cosion - 4 pence
- lords room - 6 pence
How do you build a Theatre flat?
To build a flat, go here . . .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flats_(theatre)
For a course in 'Introduction to Stagecraft' from MIT, go here . . .
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Music-and-Theater-Arts/21M-606Introduction-to-StagecraftSpring2003/StudyMaterials/
Was Shakespeare theatre called the globe?
yes it was
His company's Public Playhouse was The Globe. The King's Men used it in the Summer. They used Blackfriars in the Winter.
What was the audience like at the global theatre when shakespeare performed?
The audience would be nothing like the audiences in the plays nowadays. The Jacobeans would talk throughout the whole play, and even shout out lines that they thought the actors should use in their monologue. If the play was bad, they would throw rotten fruit at them, and mock the actors if they were bad actors.
Why were Elizabethan plays always acted at night?
They weren't. Although when plays were acted indoors at court, private halls and indoor theatres like the Blackfriars, they were acted at night, the open-air outdoor theatres like the Globe needed sunlight to illuminate the stage and so the plays were put on in the late afternoon.
Why does everything in the media that is supposed to be serious look like a SNL skit?
You asked a very good question and I've become very disgusted with not only media, but programs, the news, etc., that takes something that is serious and makes it into a standing joke or sensationalism. You can blame the fans of Reality Shows to a degree. Who in their right mind would make a TV program popular by seeing someone being degraded over and over again. I find that some people in this world are becoming hardened and insensitive perhaps because they mistrust others, or some are plain greedy. I have no use for descention, gossip, cheating or talking behind a person's back when they can't defend themselves. It appears many love to kick a dog when it's down! We see some judges and lawyers with their programs on TV which I think is making a mockery out of the justice system. Some people will do anything for money! It's all about money, popularity, making a position for themselves and all they basically end up doing is being a flash in the pan and fading away. That's one good thing about it. A classic case of the above is the David Hasselhoff video which was leaked out (I have no doubt it was his wife and her attorney that did so although the wife denies it.) The man has a drinking problem and needs help. He asked his daughter to video tape him so he could see for himself what he looked like when drunk. Unfortunately the tape leaked out into the media and they play it over and over again. You bet it's unfair, but then again, who said life was fair. The world is a rough place and one has to always watch their back and listen well to their instinctive feelings about certain things in their life. In fact, I'm doing that right now with a problem I have. I consider no one my friend when I do business because I instinctively know there is one large bone in the middle of this world and everyone wants a piece of it and some people will do anything to get a piece of that bone. The one thing I can do is remain true to myself, never sink as low as some, but be cautious and if I don't like what I hear or see I have the opportunity to walk away. I stay away from the media as much as possible and use my own common sense. There are still many good people out there and better entertainment and humans have the choice of what they want to see on programs, in theaters, etc. There are a lot of people doing good things without "pay back" of any sort, but you have to look in the right places. The media sensationalizes everything that could be good, but seems to find the bad in it. There is lots of good news out there, but the old saying is, "Bad news travels fast" is so true.
How did epic theatre originate?
bertolt breacht, was a massive fan of opium.
he stole many conventions from all other styles of theatre and mashed together claiming they were his own. then he got together with meyerhold, chekov and stanislavski and smoked a shitload of opium and wrote plays about nicki minaj/webster.
Where were the theatres built in London in Shakespeare's time?
The outdoor theatres were not built in London, but in settlements around London in Shakespeare's time. The Globe, The Rose, The Swan and the Hope were in Southwark, just south of the river. Newington Butts was in Newington, south of Clapham. The Theatre, The Curtain and The Fortune were built North of the city in Shoreditch and Clerkenwell.
The indoor theatres were built in London but were subject to strict control by the city fathers. Even though the Burbage's owned the Blackfriars, the King's Men were not allowed to use it until 1608 because the City had banned performances by adult companies.
How much did it cost to sit in the gentlemen's room or boxes at the globe theatre?
It cost about 1 shilling which was alot in those days
