The Globe Theater
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The Globe Theater
 The Shakespearean Globe | |
| The Globe Theater | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Attributed to N. Chadwick |
| Year | 2013 |
| Location | The Shakespearean Globe, London |
Overview
The original Globe Theater has been the home of Shakespeare and his plays since the beginning. During the English Civil War though the theater was closed down and demolished for tenant houses. The new Shakespearean Theater which opened in 1997, a few hundred feet away, strives to keep the original Globe's architectural design and classic Shakespeare plays.
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History
In 1576, during the first years of Elizabeth I’s reign, an actor/manager named James Burbage built a Theatre in Shoreditch. [1] It was the first built playhouse in London. In the 1580's, Shakespeare joined the resident troupe at the Theatre. The company, which was later known as the King’s Men, remained there for 20 years. Then in 1597, James Burbage died.Then in 1598, the company leased land near the Rose and demolished the Theatre. In early 1599, the Globe Theatre opened and started showing Shakespeare’s plays.[1]
According to the Shakespearean Globe website, sadly in 1613, during a performance of Henry VIII, a stage cannon lit fire to the roof and the theatre burned to the ground. The theatre was rebuilt. It was opened until the area was taken over by the Puritans in 1642. It was demolished in 1644.
The current Globe Theater (now know as the Shakespearean Globe) was opened in 1997. An American actor, director and producer Sam Wanamaker founded the Trust in 1970 that eventually raised the money to rebuild a replica Globe Theater. [1]
Theater Space
Scenic
Lighting & Projections
According to the glossary of terms used at the Globe, 'There is no lighting rig at the Globe.' [2] Their afternoon shows are lit by the light that enters the roof and in the evening, lights light the theatre for the affect as the Globe says 'to recreate daylight'.[2] When viewing this, one can find that there are special effect lights that are used for the story line but no spotlights are used on the actors.
Sound
Costumes
Performances
Twelfth Night
Summary
Twelfth Night is an original Shakespearean play about gender confusion. It is one of Shakespeare's fun and playful plays. The play starts with two twins named Viola and Sebastian who are separated during a storm at sea. Viola goes to the land where the Duke Orsino is trying to woo the fair Olivia. Viola decided to disguise herself as a man and serve the Duke. She then finds herself falling for the Duke who wants Olivia who wants Viola as a man. So the story gets even more confusing when Sebastian is alive and both him & Viola as a man gets confused for each other. In the end everyone gets maybe not what they initially wanted but what they need.
Dramatic Elements
The globe's style of this play was a lot like the style of Robin Hood Men in Tights. The characters are putting on a show and the humor is funny, sexual and stupid. The characters were also different in the sense that the clown was portrayed as a drag queen. When she was the priest she was actually a nun named Sister Topas. Sr Toby, Duke Orsino and Antonio were portrayed as Scottish with the kilts. Viola and Sebastian were performers on the boat then portrayed as white naval officers. The set was a metal staircase that doubles as a 'ship'. Props such as leaves, pull up bush disguises, and 2 metal triple bunk beds were used.
Romeo and Juliet
Summary
Dramatic Elements
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 About Us - Original Globe / Shakespeare's Globe. (n.d.). Retrieved May 21, 2017, from http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/about-us/history-of-the-globe/original-globe
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Glossary / Shakespeare's Globe. (n.d.). Retrieved May 21, 2017, from http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discovery-space/adopt-an-actor/glossary
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