R+J Pre-notes, Act 1, Vocab Flashcards
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Tragedy
a drama where the main character meets with disaster which is usually due to faith, a character flaw, or both.
How did theater become professional?
Wealthy men began to build theaters and pay actors/writers.
When did Shakespeare write Romeo and Juliet?
1595
Shakespeare was born and died on….
the same day (April 23rd)
Shakespeare wrote _____ plays and _____ sonnets
37, 154
Romeo and Juliet was spun from….
Pyramus + Fisbee (a greek myth)
When was the globe built?
1599
What was the Globe?
a theater in London that held 2,500-3,000 people, averaged 15,000 people a week, and had a 2 hour performance once daily.
What was unique about the globe’s stage?
it was an apron stage, the stage was called the earth, above it was called the heavens, and bellow was hell.
How did intermissions start?
people had to relight candles mid-way through the show and so people started selling food during the break.
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford upon Avon
How did Shakespeare remind people of the time and scenery?
through descriptive lines
How much were the cheapest tickets at the Globe
1 cent
What indicated what kind of play was being shown?
a flag (white=comedy, black=tragedy, red=history)
How did the Globe burn down?
a cannon fire
How long did it take to rebuild the Globe?
1 year
What caused the closing of the globe?
The puritans closed all theaters and burned the Globe.
Who pushed for the Globe to be rebuilt?
Sam Wanamaker
Outdoor theaters had…
acting companies of men and boys, 3000+ seats
Indoor theaters had…
acting companies of all boys, less seating and higher ticket prices
pun
words that sound alike but mean different things
aside
“whispering” so that the audience can hear but the other characters shouldn’t
What Shakespeare uses to introduce characters
their names and first line
exeunt
multiple people leaving the stage
