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Romeo and Juliet: Exploring Theatre Through Time

Delve into the world of Shakespearean theatre and its relevance then and now. Discover the art of storytelling, societal funding for the arts, and the cultural shifts from Elizabethan times to modern-day. Explore themes of order and disorder, the influence of the 4 "Humors," historical events, and societal movements that have shaped art and theater over centuries.

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Romeo and Juliet: Exploring Theatre Through Time

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  1. Romeo and Juliet: An Introduction Yo Samantha, how YOU doin’?

  2. Elizabethan “Theatre” Shakespeare and his contemporaries wanted to paint a picture of life and allow the audiences to draw their own conclusions.

  3. Then and Now • Most countries today, because of the understanding of how important it is for society to develop and nurture art, finance their theaters. • The US is one of a few countries that does relatively little in the way of funding theater or the arts.

  4. The Globe

  5. Worlds Both Large and Small Universe God(s) Kingdom King Family Father Man Mind

  6. Man is a Microcosm! • When everything is in its rightful place, you have ORDER • One interruption creates disorder…

  7. The 4 “Humors” • Melancholy (earth) • Sanguine (air) • Choler (fire) • Phlegm (water)

  8. Earthquakes were common in England Protestants predicted the Apocalypse Queen Elizabeth; Queen Mary of Scots Printing press Cod pieces; huge skirts; corsets Protestants v. Catholics Young men went on a ‘tour’ Indian Ocean, Japan and Haiti tsunamis; New Orleans hurricane 2012; Y2K Michael Jackson; Pope John Paul; Princess Diana iPod, iPad, Kindle…. Hipster movement, flannel, feather hair extensions Pledge of Allegiance, Prop 8 Backpacking after college 1600 and Now

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