2. Shakespeare & Elizabethan Theater “The Wooden O”

3. William Shakespeare Born April 1564 In Stratford-on- Avon Grammar school Butcher, but may have done many jobs At 18 Married Anne Hathaway, 26

4. William Shakespeare Three children: Susanna The Twins: Judith Hamnet-died as a boy Late 1580’s left for London

5. William Shakespeare From 1592-we have documentation about his work and life in London. Eventually a playwright, actor, director and theater owner

6. William Shakespeare Wrote three types of plays: Histories(about kings and queens of England’s history Comedies-happy endings Tragedies-tragic hero who meets his end!

7. William Shakespeare Member of acting troupe: Lord Chamberlain’s Men- late renamed The King’s Men--usually named after whomever pays the bills!!

8. Considered the GREATEST Elizabethan writer-- and still taught in every school in America and around the world. Died April 26 1616-left behind folios of writing his daughter Susanna first put in order to publish.

9. THE GLOBE Theater owned by Shakespeare Built from timbers of “The Theater” in 1599--built across the river. Seats and standing room for groundlings

10. Elizabethan theater Everyone attended the theater Afternoon performances Flag for advertising- Colors let audiences know what type of play

11. Elizabethan theater Up close and personal(groundling s) Dissatisfied audience would throw “items” No women were actors--unseemly occupation for woman

12. Elizabethan theater Repertory system: Numerous plays going at same time- each actor played multiple roles. Closed down during the plagues.