About the Play Flashcards
Who built the Theater?
James Burbage
What was the second public theater called?
the Curtain
What other public theaters were there?
the Rose, the Swan, the Fortune, the Globe, the Red Bull, and the Hope
What was the theater that Shakespeare’s company owned?
the Globe
When was the Globe demolished?
1599
What were the three main parts of the Globe?
the building proper, the stage, and the tiring house
What was the indication that there would be a play performance?
a flag with be flying on the the theater’s peak
What did Shakespeare call his theater and why?
“wooden O”, because it was a sixteen sided polygon with no roof
When did the Globe burn down?
1613
How much did it cost to go into the theater?
one penny
How many people can the theater hold?
three thousand
How might the actors inform the audience the scenery?
by speaking or announcing it
What was the great advantage of this theater?
speed and flexibility
What was Gerald Bentley’s quote about the plays?
“Theirs was a drama of persons, not a drama of places.”
What was his company called?
the King’s Men
