theatre Flashcards
when was the building of the first permanent theatres?
during the Elizabethean era
who attended performances?
rich and poor
what were the gentlemen’s rooms?
balconies on either side, seats at around 4 pence
what were the galleries?
seated, covered areas for the rich
what were the Lord’s rooms often called?
Juliet Balcony
what was the roof?
over the stage- called the heavens
ropes and rigging were used for scene changes and dramatic entrances
what were the Lord’s Rooms?
most expensive seats
what was the tiring room?
room where the actors put on their attire
what was the pit?
where ordinary people stood to watch- completley open to the weather
what was the stage?
almost always used as a trapdoor for special effects like smoke
back wall was called the Frons Scenae
had a door for actors to enter and exit
what did Shakespeare do?
produced new works every year- comedies, histories and tragedies
who were works produced by?
theatre troupes such as the Lord Chamberlain’s Men
who was Richard Burbage?
a popular actor
what type of profession was acting?
entirely male- female roles were played by boys
what were companies named after?
the people who provided their funding- the patron
