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What were some of the negative associations with female actors during this time period and why were women not allowed to act professionally until 1661?
What were some of the negative associations with female actors during this time period and why were women not allowed to act professionally until 1661?
How were all-male acting companies perceived as socially legitimate despite the negative reputation associated with the profession of acting during this time period?
Answer: All-male acting companies were deemed socially legitimate because only the idea of women was portrayed and embodied on stage, and not the reality. These companies were often financed by royal patronage, for example, The King’s Players.
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