Elizabethan Theatre Overview
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What action do the students perform to create the balcony in the activity for 'Romeo and Juliet'?

  • They spin around in a circle.
  • They stand still with arms crossed.
  • They kneel down with arms outstretched.
  • They put their arms out to the sides. (correct)

What phrase do students chant while stirring the cauldron in the 'Macbeth' activity?

  • Double, double, toil, and trouble. (correct)
  • Stir it deep, let darkness creep.
  • Mix it well and cast a spell.
  • Bubble, bubble, spell and trouble.

What does the term 'Renaissance' literally mean?

  • Transition
  • Revival
  • Rebirth (correct)
  • Enlightenment

What was a common form of entertainment during the Elizabethan era besides theatre?

<p>Bear and bull baiting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets?

<p>William Shakespeare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Christopher Marlowe's writing style influence?

<p>Shakespeare's works (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common societal practice regarding marriages during the Elizabethan era?

<p>Arranged marriages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of outbreaks of illnesses like the Bubonic plague?

<p>Closure of theatres (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ben Jonson reportedly think of Shakespeare?

<p>He disliked him (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Shakespeare is true?

<p>He was also an actor and co-owner of the Globe Theatre. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ben Jonson's quote about Shakespeare imply?

<p>Shakespeare's works are timeless and universally significant. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which actor is noted for having a famous comedic role in Shakespeare's works?

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What was the original name of Shakespeare's first acting company?

<p>The Lord Chamberlain’s Men (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common practice regarding casting in Shakespeare's time?

<p>Young boys played female roles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor in funding acting troupes during Shakespeare's era?

<p>Wealthy patrons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was The Theatre, the first permanent outdoor theatre, built?

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Which theatre was known for being used by Shakespeare’s company during the winter months?

<p>The Black Friars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a unique feature of plays performed at The Globe theatre?

<p>They were performed in the afternoon without a roof. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group performed at The Globe theatre?

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The Theatre's lease was not renewed because of what reason?

<p>The landlord raised the price excessively. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What material was The Globe theatre built from?

<p>Lumber from The Theatre (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which location is The Black Friars theatre described as being catered to?

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Who was responsible for refurbishing The Black Friars to serve as an indoor theatre?

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What is the purpose of using context clues when reading?

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What is meant by the term 'star-cross'd lovers' in the prologue of Romeo & Juliet?

<p>Lovers destined to face difficulties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme illustrated in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet?

<p>The tragic consequences of feuding families (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the prologue, what is suggested about the fate of the two households?

<p>Their feud will end with the death of their children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is primarily used in the prologue of Romeo & Juliet to summarize the story?

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How does the prologue describe the conflict between the two families?

<p>An ancient grudge leading to new violence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'the two hours' traffic of our stage'?

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Flashcards

Elizabethan Era

The historical period during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, a Protestant queen, the daughter of Henry VIII.

Renaissance

A historical period meaning "rebirth," characterized by a renewed interest in art and learning.

Elizabethan Entertainment

Activities enjoyed by the people in Elizabethan England, including theatre, bear-baiting, sporting tournaments, and gambling.

Arranged Marriages

Common practice in Elizabethan England where marriages were arranged, often involving a dowry paid by the bride's father.

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Women's Roles

Women in Elizabethan England were largely limited to domestic roles, with few opportunities for work or acting.

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Plague Doctor

Individuals who were responsible for treating people during outbreaks of diseases like the plague.

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Playhouses & Public Events

Public places and events that were often closed during outbreaks of illness to prevent the spread of disease.

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Christopher Marlowe

An Elizabethan playwright whose dramatic style influenced Shakespeare's work, sadly who died young in a bar fight.

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William Shakespeare

A famous Elizabethan playwright, actor, and co-owner of the Globe Theatre famous for works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and King Lear.

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Ben Jonson

An Elizabethan playwright who was well-educated and is believed to have had a dispute about education with Shakespeare, however, he admired Shakespeare's work.

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Ben Jonson's quote on Shakespeare

"He was not of an age, but for all time." This means Shakespeare's works transcend a specific era and remain relevant and impactful across generations.

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Richard Burbage

A famous actor who primarily worked for Shakespeare, playing roles like Macbeth, King Lear, and Richard III. He was a producer and considered the most famous actor of his time.

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Edward Alleyn

A prominent actor (and at times, a producer) primarily associated with Christopher Marlowe's plays, such as Tamburlaine the Great and Doctor Faustus, and who later collaborated with Shakespeare. Though Burbage was famed, Alleyn was considered the "greatest" actor.

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William Kempe

A comedic actor who performed with Shakespeare's company (The Lord Chamberlain's Men), famous for roles like Dogberry and Falstaff. Shakespeare wrote specific roles to mitigate his improvisational tendencies.

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Shakespeare's Acting Company

Originally known as The Lord Chamberlain's Men, the group later became The King's Men when Shakespeare earned the favor of the King. These were funded by wealthy patrons.

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All-male acting troupes

During this time period, all roles in plays were performed by men, with young boys often cast in female roles.

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Instant Shakespeare

A technique for quickly and interactively learning and performing lines or situations from Shakespearean plays, often in groups.

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Instant Shakespeare

A game where students act out scenes from Shakespearean plays.

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Romeo and Juliet

A famous Shakespearean play.

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Macbeth

Another Shakespearean play.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Shakespearean play.

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Calling out a play

A game mechanic where a student says one of the three Shakespearean plays, triggering student actions

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The Balcony Scene

A scene in Romeo and Juliet where lovers speak to each other.

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"Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"

A famous line from Romeo and Juliet.

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Stirring a cauldron

An action associated with Macbeth, creating a chaotic atmosphere.

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3-second reaction time

The limited time students have to react to the play called out in the game.

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Exit Slip

A short task to assess learning at the end of a session.

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Playwrights/Players

Authors and actors of the dramatic works.

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The Theatre

One of the first permanent outdoor theaters built specifically for plays.

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The Globe

Shakespeare's theater, built from stolen lumber.

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The Black Friars

Indoor theater, used for winter plays by The King's Men.

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James Burbage

Built The Theatre and refurbished The Black Friars.

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No Artificial Light

Plays performed in the afternoon using language to indicate time of day.

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Shakespeare’s acting company

The Lord Chamberlain's Men, then King's Men, consisting of actors.

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Instant Shakespeare

Students react quickly to a Shakespearean play name.

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Context Clues

Words or phrases surrounding an unfamiliar word that help determine its meaning.

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Romeo & Juliet Prologue

The introduction to Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, setting the scene and outlining the play's main conflict.

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Two households, both alike in dignity

Two families of equal importance.

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Ancient grudge

A long-standing conflict or argument between two groups.

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New mutiny

A new outbreak of violence or rebellion arising from an older conflict.

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Civil blood makes civil hands unclean

Violence between people of the same community creates a stain.

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Star-cross'd lovers

Lovers whose destinies are determined to be unfortunate and doomed.

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Misadventured piteous overthrows

Unlucky and sorrowful misfortunes

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Understanding a word

Determining a word's meaning through multiple methods including context, clues from other words, and personal knowledge.

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Frustration when reading

A feeling of annoyance or difficulty when confronted with unfamiliar or complicated material.

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Two households, both alike in dignity

Two families in Verona, similar in social standing, are locked in a long-standing feud.

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ancient grudge

A long-standing, bitter disagreement.

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new mutiny

New fighting or conflict.

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civil blood makes civil hands unclean

Violence between the families pollutes the community.

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star-cross'd lovers

Lovers whose families are enemies, destined for tragedy.

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misadventured piteous overthrows

Tragic and unfortunate deaths.

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bury their parents' strife

The lovers' deaths end the feud between their families.

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fearful passage of their death-mark'd love

The tragic course of the lovers' doomed love.

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two hours' traffic of our stage

The play's plot covering the conflict between the two families

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patient ears

Attending to the story attentively, with a calm and listening mind

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toil shall strive to mend

Our effort will aim to fix or resolve what is missing.

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Study Notes

Elizabethan Theatre

  • Elizabethan theatre flourished during the Renaissance era, a period of rebirth in European art and culture.
  • The era is named after Queen Elizabeth I, a Protestant monarch who ruled England.
  • She was the daughter of Henry VIII.
  • Common entertainment besides theatre included bear-baiting, sporting tournaments, and gambling.
  • Arranged marriages were common in Elizabethan England.
  • Women were not allowed to have jobs outside the home or to act onstage.
  • Dowries were common for women entering marriage, as they were gifts from a father/guardian.
  • Illnesses like the bubonic plague and smallpox could cause theatres and other public events to shut down.
  • Playwrights in the era included Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare, alongside Ben Jonson.
  • Christopher Marlowe was a playwright, who was killed in a bar fight at a young age. Some thought he was a spy for the Queen until she turned on him.
  • Marlowe's style influenced Shakespeare.
  • William Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets; some of his famous plays include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and King Lear.
  • Shakespeare was also a co-owner of The Globe Theatre.
  • He gave his wife his "second best bed" in his will.
  • Shakespeare's acting company was first known as The Lord Chamberlain's Men, then after he gained favor with the King, became The King's Men.
  • The plays of Ben Jonson included plays such as Every Man in His Humor, Volpone, and Bartholomew Fair.
  • Ben Jonson believed that Shakespeare wasn't as well educated as he was and was not of a certain age but rather timeless.
  • Ben Jonson killed a famous actor in a duel, and escaped execution by reciting bible verse.
  • Famous actors during the Elizabethan era included Richard Burbage, Edward Alleyn, and William Kempe.
  • Richard Burbage was considered the most famous actor of the time, working largely for Shakespeare. He was a producer as well as an actor, and his father and brother were involved in theatre.
  • Edward Alleyn worked mostly with Marlowe but also later collaborated with Shakespeare; he had roles in plays including Tamburlaine the Great and Doctor Faustus. He was known as Ned Alleyn and also owned part of a bear-baiting venue.
  • William Kempe was known for his comedic roles, including Dogberry and Falstaff. Shakespeare disliked that he improvised too much during plays, so created specific character traits.

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Explore the fascinating world of Elizabethan theatre during the Renaissance era. Learn about prominent playwrights like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, the social norms of the time, and the impact of historical events on theatre. Discover how this vibrant period of artistic rebirth shaped the culture of England.

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