Romeo and Juliet , William Shakespeare, and The Globe Theater

1. Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare, and The Globe Theater

2. Elizabethan Theater • Shakespeare’s plays were first performed during the 1590’s and early 1600’s. Plays were performed in • Women were • Actors were known by the term • Scenery players

3. William Shakespeare • Born in 1564 in • Learned Latin, Greek, and History in grammar school. • Married Anne • Shakespeare wished to pursue

4. Shakespeare’s Career • Became a principal partner in the players’ group The group built The Globe Theater in 1599 and most of Shakespeare’ plays were performed there. • Group changed its name to

5. Shakespeare’s Plays • Shakespeare is known to have written at least • Plays were meant to be performed; • First volume published in 1623 after Shakespeare’s death; called • Shakespeare wrote • Shakespeare is also known • Shakespeare retired home to Stratford and his family in 1610. • He died in 1616.

6. Genres and Structure of Plays • Tragedy = • Comedy = • History = • Blank verse =

7. Famous Plays Tragedies Comedies Histories

8. The Globe Theater • Held between • Wealthy play goers sat in the galleries of the theater. Less wealthy spectators, The stage extended into the pit. There was a balcony and trap door. • The original Globe Theater was

9. Romeo and Juliet • Written somewhere between 1591 And 1595. • Shakespeare borrowed heavily • One of the most famous stories about

10. Things to Keep in Mind • The Prologue reveals • Romeo and Juliet are from warring • Juliet is only • Romeo’s age is not specified, but he is • The setting is