Introduction
During Shakespeare's time theaters were looked down upon by authorities because they thought that plays were a poor influence on people and kept them from going to church. However, Queen Elizabeth loved attending plays, so she helped plays become much more popular.
The globe theater was built in 1599 and was the most famous Elizabethan theater. The most famous Shakespearean actor of the Elizabethan age was Richard Burbage; Richard's brother, Cuthbert Burbage, was the main builder of the theater. Cuthbert originally built the theater for the Chamberlain's men: John Heminge, Augustine Phillips, Thomas Pope, Will Kempe, and their head script writer, William Shakespeare.
The globe theater was built in 1599 and was the most famous Elizabethan theater. The most famous Shakespearean actor of the Elizabethan age was Richard Burbage; Richard's brother, Cuthbert Burbage, was the main builder of the theater. Cuthbert originally built the theater for the Chamberlain's men: John Heminge, Augustine Phillips, Thomas Pope, Will Kempe, and their head script writer, William Shakespeare.
About the Theater
The Globe Theater was very large, it held a capacity of 2,000 to 3,000 guests and had three stories. The theater had no stage lights, so plays had to performed on sunny afternoons.
About the Plays
The plays performed at the Globe Theater were nothing less tan Shakespeare's greatest plays. The acoustics were poor in the theater so actors were forced to shout there lines and over exagerate every movement. Even though there was not a back stage crew in this time, costumes and props were still used.