The globe theatre by Alexander Main

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:36:05 UTC

William shakespeare performed plays in the globe theatre after 1599. Before then other he did not perform in the globe theatre.

Gurr, Andrew. "Globe Theatre." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2016. .

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:36:22 UTC

William shakespeare paid for 12.5% of the globe theatre this encouraged him to write entertaining plays so the theatre did well.

Gurr, Andrew. "Globe Theatre." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2016. .

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:36:56 UTC

The globe theatre was owned primarily by 4 shareholders they all paid money to have it built and shared profits.

Gurr, Andrew. "Globe Theatre." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2016. .

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:37:25 UTC

They gave up making an indoor theatre in the city and and took the lumber to make their new amphitheater.

Gurr, Andrew. "Globe Theatre." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2016. .

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:37:57 UTC

The first years of the globe was a great success and it did very well. This ensured that the globe stayed in business

Gurr, Andrew. "Globe Theatre." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2016. .

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:38:40 UTC

The theater was relocated to the river side after a lease rain out.

Sohmer, Steve. "Shakespeare's Mystery Play." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2016. .

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:39:22 UTC

The original playhouses the chamberlain's men (shakespeare's group) rented was not the globe but was in the spot the globe would be built.

Sohmer, Steve. "Shakespeare's Mystery Play." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2016. .

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:40:13 UTC

The globe's first play was on the summer solstice une 12 1599. This date attracted many people to come see the show

Sohmer, Steve. "Shakespeare's Mystery Play." Google Books. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2016. .

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:41:22 UTC

The globe could hold between 2,000 and 3,000 people it would be very crowded during shows. There would be very little room to move around.

"Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - Introduction" eNotes Publishing Ed. Scott Locklear. eNotes.com, Inc. eNotes.com 13 Oct, 2016

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:41:39 UTC

There was no lighting in the globe and plays were done when the weather was good. Mostly mid afternoon 2 - 5 pm

Gurr, Andrew. "Globe Theatre." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2016. .

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:41:53 UTC

The globe had no background scenery but props and costumes were used.

"Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - Introduction" eNotes Publishing Ed. Scott Locklear. eNotes.com, Inc. eNotes.com 13 Oct, 2016

Talk about the Globe Theatre. Concentrate on the structure, seating, etc. What was it like to be in the audience at this theatre?

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:42:45 UTC

Globe theatre drawing

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:52:26 UTC

Globe theatre

alexander_main1 — 2016-10-17 16:53:02 UTC