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The Elizabethan Era. The history of England. The Family Lineage. She became Queen and ruled with great power and dignity . Plague History. Also known as Yersinia pestis Bubonic: an infection of the lymph nodes Pneumonic plague -- an infection of the lungs
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The Elizabethan Era The history of England
The Family Lineage • She became Queen and ruled with great power and dignity
Plague History • Also known as Yersinia pestis • Bubonic: an infection of the lymph nodes • Pneumonic plague -- an infection of the lungs • Septicemic plague -- an infection of the blood
Basic Information • Plays were performed wherever they could find space, usually in court yards • First permanent theater was built in 1576 outside of London by James Burbage, named “The Theater” • 1599 rent was raised on the land on which the “the Theater’ was built …because of increase Burbage’s son dismantled the theater and rowed it across the river • Later the reconstructed theater was named THE GLOBE
Audience Information • Audience usually stood, seats were for those who paid • Local officials were always trying to close theaters because they felt the people wasted their time there • 1592-1594 London theaters were closed during the plague years for officials felt the disease was too easily spread throughout the audience
Physical Aspects of the Globe • described as “the Wooden O” • open space - 65’ in diameter • surrounded by a circular building..30’ high with 3 tiers of seats • stage 5’ high, 40’X30’ rectangle • small curtained inner stage located at the back of the large stage- “The Heavens” • front part of the stage equipped with a trap door
The Sets and Effects • stage bare however flags, banners, and musicians used • actors lowered from heavens by cranes • sound effects (a cannon) - a spark of a cannon was the cause of the fire that destroyed The Globe • torches were used to depict night
The Elizabethan Actor • Fencing: Audience loved duels!!! • Tumbling: Lots of movement!!! • Dancing: most plays ended with dancing!!! • Elocution: Words were very important!!! • Acting: Doubled in many roles, females roles easily played by young boys due to the use of wigs and heavy makeup • Music: Played throughout!!!
The Elizabethan Actor • all actors were male - men played all parts both male and female • actors held in disrepute • considered “rogues, vagabonds, sturdy beggars, & common players”
