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Shakespeare 1564-1616

Shakespeare 1564-1616. Basic Shakespeare Facts. Born: April 23 rd ,1564 Died: April 23 rd , 1616 Married Anne Hathaway in 1582 He was 18, she was 26 They had 3 children together Susanna, Hamnet and Judith (twins) Hamnet died as a child. The Age of Shakespeare.

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Shakespeare 1564-1616

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  1. Shakespeare1564-1616

  2. Basic Shakespeare Facts • Born: April 23rd,1564 • Died: April 23rd, 1616 • Married Anne Hathaway in 1582 • He was 18, she was 26 • They had 3 children together • Susanna, Hamnet and Judith (twins) • Hamnet died as a child.

  3. The Age of Shakespeare • He wrote from 1585-1616 during the Renaissance or the Elizabethan Age • This time period is known for its theater and thriving literature

  4. Shakespeare’s Patrons • Queen Elizabeth and King James of Scotland were great supporters of literature and the arts. • They both supported Shakespeare during their reign • This time period also brought economic and social growth to England.

  5. The Lives of Actors • During Shakespeare’s time, actors were referred to as “players.” • Players were not always greatly accepted by the cities they visited because play-acting was considered sinful by some communities. • In 1574, players were banished from London.

  6. Theaters • To get around this, James Burbage built the first public playhouse, or theater, in England. • Shakespeare’s company performed at Burbage’s theater until building their own. • Shakespeare (along with other company shareholders) built his theater in 1599. • He called it the “Globe” and referred to it as the wooden “O” • The Globe was a circular building with three levels overlooking a courtyard with a platform stage

  7. The Wooden O • Day time, outdoor performances only • Flags were used to show that a play was being held • Black: tragedy • White: comedy • Red: history • In 1613, a cannon caught the Globe on fire • It was rebuilt in 1614 • It was demolished in 1644 by the Puritans because it was immoral

  8. The Wooden O • Three main parts: the building proper, the stage-Pit (5ft above the ground), and the tiring house (used for dressing) • Heaven: decorated with a zodiac • Hell: upper & lower trap doors • 3 stories high • Fit 3,000 people

  9. The Cost • 1 shilling to stand • 2 shillings to sit in the balcony • 6 shillings for the galleries-Private/Lords Room • 1 shilling was 10% of their weekly income

  10. Actors • Elaborate costumes, but props were minimal. Scene changes were announced by actors • Characters were performed by males only (even the female roles) • Had to have great memorization skills for 2 hour long plays

  11. Customers • Play seekers ranged from Queen Elizabeth I to the poorest of the land. • Private plays were performed for people of the highest nobility. • The audience was allowed to throw rotten food at bad actors.

  12. Plague • The Black or Bubonic Plague killed millions throughout Europe and Asia • Theaters were closed; however, Shakespeare presented plays for King James during this time

  13. Flag Heaven Upper Stage Galleries Tiring House Inner Stage Pillars Trap Door Stage Yard Foundation Entrance

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