...overcome throughout the play. Mistaken identities are often used in both intentional and unintentional ways for comic relief. Ex. The Merchant of Venice III. History The central theme is the gain and loss of power, and the theme of divine right. These plays also help to view the class system of the time period. Ex. King John IV. Romance They contain a redemptive plotline with a happy ending involving the re-uniting of separated family members and a mixture of civilized and pastoral scenes. Ex. The Winter’s Tale A TYPICAL ELIZABETHAN PLAYGOER: A. What time did the performance of plays begin at the Globe? The times of plays at the Globe Theatre generally started at 3:00 pm. B. What did the flying flag mean? Red, White or Black Flags flying form the flag mast at the top of the Globe Theatre indicated whether the play to be performed was a history, comedy or a tragedy. C. Why weather could affect the performance of a play? Weather could affect the performance of a play, it only have thatched roof and if there was a bad weather, it will spoil the performance D. The shape of the Globe Globe Theater had been an octagonal shaped building. E. Who were the groundlings? They were who frequented the Globe Theatre in the early 17th century and was too poor to pay to be able to...
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...Globe Theatre In Elizabethan England, plays were extremely important to culture. Many theaters were built to present plays. No theater around was more important than the Globe Theatre. The Globe Theatre was an important part of society. The history of the Globe Theatre is very rich. It was originally built in 1598 by Cuthbert Burbage, who was very involved in the acting scene in his time. In 1613 it was accidentally burned down by a canon in a show there. The next year it was reconstructed only to be destroyed by puritans, who believed plays were evil, 30 years later in 1647. In 1997 a working replica was opened. The Globe Theatre’s structure was unlike any other of its day. Its wood was taken from another theater because Cuthbert Burbage owned that but not the land. “He therefore had the theatre, a timber building, taken down and reassembled at a new site (Boyce 218). It was roughly cylindrical and three stories high. Each floor had seats that looked into open galleries. It held 2,000-3,000 people at a time. Shakespeare was a paramount figure not only in playwriting, but in the Globe Theatre as well. It was built specifically for the great acting troupe, Chamberlain’s Men, which Shakespeare was a part of. Some of Shakespeare’s most magnificent works of art were performed originally at the Globe Theatre. Shakespeare himself was also a part owner of the Globe Theatre. The Globe Theatre was a place where many different types of social classes went...
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...Shakespeare has written some of the most memorable plays in history. It was probably the most important structure in Shakespeare’s career. Throughout its history the Globe Theatre has hosted the very best of Shakespeare’s productions or works of art such as Hamlet, and the Twelfth Night were written to be performed on the stage of the Globe Theatre. The Globe Theatre was a theatre located in London, England. The Globe Theatre is commonly associated with William Shakespeare. The theatre was built in 1599 by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, which happened to be William Shakespeare’s playing company (Linda Alchin). The land that the theatre was built on was owned by Thomas Brend and was later inherited by his son Nicholas Brend and then later on his grandson Sir Matthew Brend. On the 29th of June 1613 the theatre was destroyed by a fire during a performance of Henry the Eighth (Linda Alchin). The Globe Theatre was rebuilt in June of 1614 and was closed in 1642. There is a modern reconstruction of the Globe Theatre in London called Shakespeare’s Globe and it opened in 1997 (J.M Presley). The Lord Chamberlain’s Men were actors who were shareholders in the Globe Theatre. The Globe Theatre was divided into shares of ten percent each with two brothers, Richard and Cuthbert Burbage having a double share or twenty-five percent each (Linda Alchin). Originally there was supposed to be a seventh shareholder, William Kempe but he sold his share to the four minority shareholders...
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...With Reference to Two or More Examples Discuss the Role of Dramatic Text in Performance The role of dramatic text in performance is not a question that has a simple, straightforward answer. A dramatic text is a text that has been written for it to be delivered by some form of media, for example theatre, film or television. A performance text on the other hand is a version of the dramatic text, which is what ultimately gets performed. Therefore, to put it simply, a performance text is a version of a dramatic text that has been annotated and altered for the actual performance. This complicates the role of dramatic text, as there can be various different performance texts just for one dramatic text. Therefore you have to question, after a certain period of time, if the performances turn further and further away from what the dramatic text is trying to convey? Considering William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, which is such an ‘iconic text of world theatre’ (Lavender, 5), you can compare the role of the dramatic text when it was first published and performed in around 1603 with performances leading up to the present day. This is something which doesn't only differ depending on what time period it is being performed or how renowned the text is but it differs from performance to performance mainly because of the various different concepts the directors have with this singular play. However, factors such as the set or audience can also have a considerable effect. Nevertheless...
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...Review of Henry V Globe Theatre 1. What was your overall impression of the play and the theatre? My overall impression of the play and the theatre was very positive. Although I had previously attended a play at the Globe Theatre a couple years ago, I never received a tour like we did before we saw Henry V. This enabled me to really learn the history of the building as well as exactly why and how the plays are reenacted. I was never aware of the intense preparation and practice that goes into putting on a Shakespeare play at the Globe Theatre. I was also intrigued at the materials the building was made out of and the fact that it resembled the old Globe Theatre as much as possible. I have always had a fascination with acting since I don’t have a creative side. It is so interesting to watch people put on a persona and become a whole different person while performing in a play. I find it so impressive when the plays are from Shakespeare’s time and the actors are able to convert themselves into old-fashioned personalities. Although I had a very hard time following the play and understanding what was happening at each moment, I still enjoyed being there for the experience. My favorite part about attending this play was the fact that I was able to sit up in a high seating section, which allowed me to view the expressions of the audience throughout the theatre. This made my experience even more enjoyable because the reactions of the audience were so powerful...
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...3rd period Elizabethan Theatre The Elizabethan World This theory, based on the Greek philosopher Aristotle’s concept of the universe, was of great importance to Shakespeare’s contemporaries and was used by him in developing events in his plays. According to this idea, everything in the world had its position fixed by God. The Earth was the center of the universe and the stars moved around it in fixed routes. In heaven god ruled over the archangels and angels. On there was order everywhere. Society reflected this order with its fixed classes from the highest to the lowest- kings, churchmen, nobles, merchants, and peasants. The animals had their own degrees too, the lion being the “king”. Plant life and minerals also reflected this order. Among the trees, the most superior was the oak; among flowers, it was the rose. The Elizabethans called this hierarchical structure The Great Chain of Being. There are two major religions in Elizabethan Englan were the Catholic and Protestant religions. The convictions and beliefs in these different religions were so strong that they led to the executiong of many adherents to both of these Elizabethan religions. Elizabethan Court was wherever the Queen happened to be and was made up of all those who surrounded the Queen from servants to the courtiers themselves. Once a year the Queen would go on a progress to the southern counties, but most of the time she resided...
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...Ann Hathaway, who was 7-8 years older; she was the oldest daughter of a well-to-do farmer. Their first child was born the year afterwards, only six months after the wedding; later they got twins. There are lots of explanations, why Shakespeare went to London, but most of the explanations are anecdotes from a time afterwards. Some scientists mean that he became a member of a theatre company, there were on a visit in Stratford. The first time we are hearing about him again is in 1592, and at that time he is a famous person in London. He is mostly famous as an actor and as an act writer, but he was also owner of the Globe Theatre. Shakespeare wrote 37 plays; comedies, tragedies and historical dramas. His play has something for every taste; there are exciting acts, strong feelings, colors and comedy. Shakespeare’s themes are the love, the nature, the power and its responsibility. The central theme is the human, and especially after 1600 you feel the bitterness against the humans. About 1611 he turned back to Stratford, maybe the same year as he wrote “The Strom”, which you can read as his goodbye to the theatre. He lived the last year in his home town and died in 1616. He is buried in Holy Trinity church, and on the grave in the left side of the church, there is a memorial for...
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...Shakespearean theatre Fact 1 - The Globe Theatre had a 1500 plus audience capacity. Up to 3000 people would flock to the theatre and its grounds Fact 2 - There was no heating in the Globe theatre. Plays were performed in the summer months and transferred to the indoor playhouses during the winter Fact 3 - The Globe was built in a similar style to the Coliseum, but on a smaller scale - other Elizabethan Theatres followed this style of architecture - they were called amphitheatres. Fact 4 - Elizabethan theatres were also used for bear baiting, gambling and for immoral purposes Fact 5 - Elizabethan theatres attracted huge crowds - up to 3000 people Fact 6 - Shakespeare and his company built TWO Globe Theatres! Fact 7 - The Globe theatre was built by a carpenter called Peter Smith together with his workforce. They started building in 1597 and it was finished in 1598 Fact 8 - Many Londoners were strict Protestants - Puritans in fact, who abhorred the theatres and many of the people they attracted and in 1596 London's authorities banned the public presentation of plays and all theatres within the city limits of London. All theatres located in the City were forced to move to the South side of the River Thames Fact 9 - At the start of the play after collecting money from the audience the admission collectors put the boxes in a room backstage - the box office Fact 10 - All theatres located in the City were forced to move to the South side of the River Thames...
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...council: for tree years he was also the mayor. Shakespeare has probably gone to Stratford Grammar School, which can still be seen in the city, but we do not know much about what he learned in school. In 1582 when he was 18 years of age he married Ann Hathaway, who was 7-8 years older: she was the oldest daughter of a wealthy agriculturalist. Their first child was born the year after, only six months after their wedding; later they also had twins. There are several explanations of why Shakespeare traveled to London, but most explanations are anecdotes from a later time. Some scholars think that he became a member of a theatre company, which was visiting Stratford. The first time we hear about him again is in 1592 and at this point he is a known public figure in London. He is mostly known as an actor and a playwright but he was also the owner of the Globe Theater. Shakespeare wrote 37 plays: comedies, tragedies and historical dramas. His plays have something for every taste; there is exciting action, strong emotions, color and comedy. Shakespeare’s themes are love, nature, power and its responsibility. The central theme is man, and especially after year 1600 one feels the bitterness against mankind. About 1611 he returns to Stratford, maybe same year as he wrote the Storm, which can be read as his farewell to the theater. He lived his last years in his birth town and died in 1616. He is buried in the Holy Trinity Church, and above the grave, at the left side...
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...Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman, born February 21st, 1946 in Hammersmith London, England is an English actor. Rickman is a former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company in both Classical and Modern theatre productions. His breakout performance was as the Vicomte de Valmont in Les Liaisons Dangereuses for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. Alan Rickman is best known for his film performances as Hans Gruber in Die Hard, The Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves for which he won the BAFTA Award for best actor in a supporting role in 1991, Metatron in Dogma, The evil Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd and of course Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films. Well obviously I can't talk about Alan Rickman's journey of portraying four completely different characters, so I'll just focus on my favourite one. Severus Snape, it doesn't...
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...be summed up in one word, Broadway. Theatres like this can be found all across America, but was originally in Manhattan, New York. Broadway formed a new kind of entertainment that helped shape American culture throughout challenges and trials. From how it started, to how it was shaped by war and depression, all these things helped created the image of bright lights and celebrities on Broadway. “New york is a place where you can really come across something very miraculous by accident,” said Michelle Young, author of “Broadway.” However, this culture wasn’t always as brilliant and glamorous as it is now....
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...they would eat the traditional food goose or chicken. On October 25th St Crispins day was celebrated with bonfires and people acting like 'King Crispin'. Day of the dead was in November celebrating the dead and in December Christmas was celebrated. (Alchin) The Elizabethan era was a fun ear to be in with theaters opening and all of the entertainment that all people could see and enjoy. Many people went to watch the shows at the theaters each day because it got the people away from their everyday life and they got to have fun. New actors and playwrights like Shakespeare were discovered and that opened a whole new world for them. Now you know about the inside design of theaters, the entertainment/entertainers and the monthly festivals, the history of the theater, the playwrights plays and you learned facts about the theater....
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...Performing Arts Theatre in London Amphitheatre –Romans at Guildhall Liturgical dramas (from the service of worship). Took place in church during the Easter celebration. Sung and in Latin – vast cycles performed all over Europe in medieval times. Performed by Monks and nuns inside church. The spice seller was the first comic character as well as the first non-religious character. Liturgical dramas developed into Mystery/ Miracle plays and were performed outside. This is when we get the first actors. Mystery Plays In England different Craft Guilds were employed to perform different plays e.g. Carpenters acted out the story of Noah’s Ark and the Fishmongers the story of Jonah and the Whale. They were performed on wagons or temporary stages. The audience would move to different wagons to watch different plays. They might see six or eight short plays in a day. The performers were all amateur and all male. The Mystery Plays that we know today are the York Cycle of Mystery Plays and the Chester Cycle. Most of the others have been lost over the centuries. The Tudor monarchy was very flamboyant. Henry VII had his own company of players. This dynasty loved tournaments, and royal processions etc. There was an increase of professional actors in 16thc. They were attached to noble and royal families who protected them from religious and political turbulence. This religious upheaval eventually silenced the performance...
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...Annotated Bibliography-- Set/Stage Design "Shakespeare & Elizabethan Stage Sets." No Sweat Shakespeare. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. This article discusses the differences between set design nowadays versus set design during Shakespearean times. Today, the stage is set to resemble the location the scene is set in, and the audience can easily picture where everything is happening. This is what is referred to as ‘realism’. Earlier times were different, in that the playwrights would often write set imagery into the script, encouraging the audience to image it for themselves. Aside from an occasional piece of furniture, the stage was often bare and could be the location for anywhere in the world. This relates to my topic of set design because it shows the differences between the realism used today versus the imagery used during Shakespearean plays. This source is reputable because it isn’t giving an opinion on anything, it is simply stating the facts of how Shakespeare would have most likely set the stage for his plays. "Shakespeare's Theater." Folger Shakespeare Library. 2014. Web. 29 Mar. 2016. This web article discusses how the stage and arena was designed to give the audience the full experience at shows. The majority of playhouses that showed performances were multi-sided structures with an open yard for people to stand or sit on. Also in the facility were ~3 tiers of covered seating, and a raised up stage on one end. The article also discussed the transition from outdoor...
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...Where It All Began Envision paying only one penny to be in the famous Globe and watch Shakespeare perform one of his many plays. As well as appearing very close to the stage and interacting with the actors. Shakespeare’s theater, The Globe, will remain an important piece in history because it was a place of entertainment and a witness of the emotions portrayed through performances and plays. Shakespeare has paved the way for live performances with not only his plays, but others, and inspired the building of the Globe, as well as many replicas. Shakespeare's construction and structure of the theater was the first step to live performances in the 1500s. Throughout his plays, there were no scene changes due to having no curtains, so actors would stay on the stage and would have the audience imagine the scene change. His plays were open to public eye at every view, the scenery never changed, and there were no curtains to drop for pauses....
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