2.  In 1576, James Burbage built the first theatre in London  Called it “The Theatre”  Looked like most of the inns that people stayed at in London Platform at the front and the audience sat around the stage or in the balconies surrounding the stage

3.  In 1599, this theatre burned down and Shakespeare built his own theater called “The Globe Theatre”  All plays were performed in the afternoon (no lights)  Very few set (tables, chairs, etc.)  Costumes were usually elaborate Many times young boys played the part of women, since women were not respected enough to act

4.  Shakespeare’s plays in this theatre would have been like movies to us now  These plays were written for the poor not the rich (they viewed them as entertainment)  Many of his plays have “dirty” jokes about farting or sex that would appealed to this audience (Much like our comedies today)  Although the language may seem difficult to you at times, remember this was written for illiterate farmers that needed some entertainment (so don’t tell me you can’t understand it)