Shakespeare And His Theater
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Compared to the technical theaters of today, the London public theaters
in the time of Queen Elizabeth I seem to be terribly limited. The plays had to
be performed during daylight hours only and the stage scenery had to be kept
very simple with just a table, a chair, a throne, and maybe a tree to ....
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.... to be very elaborate. Many
of the costumes conveyed recognizable meanings for the audience such as a rich
aristocrat wearing silk clothes with many ruffles. Many times there were
musical accompaniments and sound effects such as gunpowder explosions andthe
beating of a pan to simulate thunder.
The stage itself was also remarkably versatile. Behind it were doors
for exits and entrances and a curtained booth or alcove useful for actors to
hide inside. Above the stage was a higher acting ar ....
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