Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at the Globe Theater (2017)
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| The Chandos Portrait of William Shakespeare | |
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| Artist | Attributed to John Taylor |
| Year | c. 1600s |
| Dimensions | 55.2 cm × 43.8 cm ( 21 3⁄4 in × 17 1⁄4 in) |
| Location | National Portrait Gallery, London |
Overview
Romeo and Juliet is a classic Shakespeare play that looks at the rashness of two young lovers of rival homes. It has been performed many a time with actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio starting a Romeo. In addition to the numerous of time this show has been performed, many versions have been done to give a different view on the classic show. This version that was seen at the Globe Theater painted the characters in a modern day setting with pop, rap, and hip-hop music. They also gender bent Mercutio, Romeo’s cousin. The most evident change was the use of clown makeup for all of the actors. The themes of violence, love, and death were evident and added to the theme of star-crossed lovers.
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Background or Origin of Article
The Globe Theatre's summer of love productions includes Shakespeare's famous Romeo and Juliet until Sunday July 9th. This is a very modern rendition of the play stressing violence, sex, and death while incorporating current dance moves and pop songs.
Setting
Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona, Italy in the 1300's. Most of the play takes place in the streets and inside the Capulet home. Almost all of Juliet's scenes take place in her home to symbolize how sheltered she is. Romeo must invade the Capulet household to meet Juliet, and the only other place they could meet was in Friar Laurence's church. The streets in Romeo and Juliet are rather violent and are the site of Mercutio's and Tybalt's deaths.
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The Theatre
Romeo and Juliet took place at the Globe which was first built in 1597 in the Elizabethan style of architecture. In the globe there is a pit in which standing tickets are available for purchase. If you get there early you have the chance to stand right up against the stage, and they say the pit has the best view in the theatre. The pit area is not covered however, so you will face the elements. There is also balcony seating that surrounds the stage, but there can be obstructed views. The globe is seated right on the River Thames near the Borough Market.
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