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The Globe Theatre, Then

The Globe Theatre, Then. Roofless 3 levels of galleries surrounding the stage Plays produced for the general public—an average of 15, 000 spectators every week Natural light only—plays held at noon everyday Plays performed throughout the year, except Lent . Performing at the Globe.

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The Globe Theatre, Then

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  1. The Globe Theatre, Then • Roofless • 3 levels of galleries surrounding the stage • Plays produced for the general public—an average of 15, 000 spectators every week • Natural light only—plays held at noon everyday • Plays performed throughout the year, except Lent

  2. Performing at the Globe • Elaborate costumes • Lots of props • No scenery (identified places with signs) • Plays lasted 2-3 hours with no breaks!

  3. Staging Areas of the Globe • The Globe stage is a platform that extends into a pit. • Dressing rooms and storage were above and behind the stage. • Second level gallery was where they performed the famous balcony scene in Romeo & Juliet. • “heavens” were performed at top gallery • “trap doors” for ghosts or demons

  4. Theatre Goers • Wealthy got benches. • “Groundlings” stood and watched in the pit. • More audience interaction than today. • All but wealthy were illiterate.

  5. Stage Directions Directions given to the actors that involve the physical movement onstage Examples from Romeo and Juliet: exeunt: exit by 2 or more characters within: the character speaks will behind a door or wall

  6. Now, let’s take a look at three different types of dramatic speeches

  7. Monologue One character’s long speech in the presence of other characters Ex. Prince’s speech commanding The two families to stop fighting

  8. Soliloquy A long speech reflecting the thoughts and emotions of one character alone on the stage

  9. Aside A few words spoken directly to the audience by one character; other characters can’t hear this

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