Questions and Answers
For how long will the Company of Boys rehearse in their current location?
6 weeks
What is the date of the opening of Chapter 1?
Present day
What is one of the plays being rehearsed?
Julius Caesar & A Midsummer Night's Dream
How does Arby say the boy actors must function?
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Who is Arby?
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Where is the setting at the opening of Chapter 1?
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What does Nat think of some of the games the boys play?
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Why does Arby make the boys play the games?
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Who does Arby kick out of the company?
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How many members are in the Company of Boys?
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Of what does the Company of Boys comprise?
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How are the boys selected to be a part of the Company of Boys?
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To where will the Company go after this location?
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In what theater will the Company perform?
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What does Arby point out to Nat?
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Who does Arby say has a southern accent?
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Who is Rachel?
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Why does Nat become uncomfortable with the group's conversation?
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Where do some of the boys live when they are in London?
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With whom does Nat live?
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What puts Nat at ease where he is staying?
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What character does Nat play in one of the plays?
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What part does Gil Warmun play?
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Whose voice sounds like Elizabethan English?
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When is the Company of Boys allowed to practice in the theater?
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What does Arby forbid any of the boys to see?
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Who was Nat nervous about meeting?
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For what skills does Arby particularly admire about Nat?
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What happens when Nat and the other boys are running to practice?
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What does Nat hear as he is going to practice on his first day?
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What is the first play the Company of Boys rehearses?
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Who is quite animated when acting?
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How does Gil Warmun carry himself onstage?
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Why does Nat fall?
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Why does Nat go to bed early?
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Of what does Nat dream?
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Who guides Nat in his dream?
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Where is Nat when he wakes in Chapter 4?
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Who is Harry?
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How is Nat feeling when he wakes?
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What does the person who greets Nat say he feared about Nat?
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What school does Harry say Nat attends?
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Who is Richard Burbage?
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To where does Nat fear he has traveled?
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What does Nat notice about Harry's speech?
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Who is the leading actor in the Lord Chamberlain's Men?
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Who does Richard Burbage resemble in Nat's mind?
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Why does Mrs. Fisher become worried?
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With what does the doctor on duty believe Nat suffers?
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What does Nat think is similar to the Globe theater of 1999?
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What is Shakespeare's company's name?
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Who quit the acting company in a dramatic fashion?
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What does Nat find comforting even in the heat of an argument?
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What role will Richard Burbage assume in the play, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?
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What seems louder to Nat?
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What class does Harry Cordell teach?
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Why does Roper doubt Nat's ability?
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Who congratulates Nat on the speech that Oberon makes?
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What class does John Heminges teach?
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Study Notes
Company of Boys and Rehearsals
- The Company of Boys will rehearse in Massachusetts for 6 weeks.
- Comprises 24 members including Arby (director), Rachel (voice coach), Maisie (stage manager), Julia (partner), and 20 boy actors.
- They will travel to London after rehearsals, performing at the Globe Theater.
Characters and Relationships
- Arby emphasizes the importance of functioning like a family among the boy actors.
- Nat perceives some boy games as childish and pointless, showcasing his maturity.
- Rachel is introduced as Arby's assistant and voice coach, indicating a supportive role.
Nat's Journey and Experiences
- Nat plays Puck in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a role that signifies his theatrical talents.
- Experiences dizziness leading to a fall while rushing to practice, indicating his physical challenges.
- Awakes in London, 1599, disoriented yet better with a lingering confusion about traveling back in time.
Nat's Development and Relationships
- Develops an uncomfortable feeling regarding discussions about his parents.
- Feels at ease with Mrs. Fisher and his aunt’s interactions, highlighting personal ties.
- Richard Burbage, an actor and house owner, resembles Arby in Nat's mind, linking past and present.
Health and Illness
- Mrs. Fisher worries for Nat's health after seeing him very sick, and a doctor suspects bubonic plague.
- Concerns of illness draw parallels to historical context and tensions about health in the era.
Acting and Theatrical Elements
- Shakespeare's company is identified as Lord Chamberlain's Men.
- Nat notes the similarities between the Globe Theater of 1999 and that of 1599, with minor architectural differences.
Other Notable Figures
- Will Kempe dramatically quits the acting company, highlighting the emotional aspects of theatrical life.
- Gymnastics and fencing classes are taught by Harry Cordell and John Heminges respectively, indicating the physical training prevalent in the theater.
- Will Shakespeare congratulates Nat on his performance, affirming his growth as an actor.
Themes and Motifs
- Trust-building through games illustrates teamwork's importance in the theater.
- The duality of time travel offers insights into the contrast of societal expectations in both eras.
- The blending of youthful ambition with historical context enhances the narrative's richness.
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