1. The Globe Theatre

2. The Globe cutaway notes
1. Flag
Black= tragedy
White=comedy
Red= history
Signified which type of play was being performed
2. The “Heavens”
Ceiling over the stage – blue w/ golden stars
Protected the actors from too much sun or rain
Also used for storage and additional sound effects

3. The Globe cutaway notes
3. Galleries
Tiered covered seating
Wooden benches
Cost more
Cushion for a penny
Thatched roof to keep out the sun and rain
4. Support Pillars
Wooden pillars supported the roof and were painted to look like marble

4. The Globe cutaway notes
5. Trap Door
Actors playing ghosts or witches could rise or descend through this door built into the main stage.
6. Open Yard
Groundlings stood; no seats here
Audiences paid one penny
Would often “participate” in play
Audience could throw things if they didn’t like the play
During the height of the summer the groundlings were also referred to as ' stinkards '

5. The Globe cutaway notes
7. Main Stage
“Apron” stage (shape of stage)
4’ to 5’ high
Audiences could sit on all three sides
8. Inner Stage
Indoor scenes
Curtain could be opened and closed for scene changes

6. The Globe cutaway notes
9. Tiring House
Dressing and storage rooms
The actors used this area to change their attire - hence the name 'Tiring House'.
Lavish (fancy) costumes stored here
Large props stored here
10. “Hell”
Storage area – second trap door
Allowed for the dramatic entrance of “ghosts”
11. Upper Stage
Bedroom and balcony scenes

7. Globe facts:
At the start of each play after collecting money from the audience the admission collectors took boxes full of money to a room backstage – the box office.
Theatre was a big deal. The people had no other mediums to escape (no play-stations or Netflix), plus most were illiterate, and books were very expensive to buy. It was their chance
to indulge in fantasy narratives.
Women were not allowed to act on
stage, all the roles were played by
men.

8. Globe facts: No electricity, hence the open roof
The Globe Theater had a 1500 plus audience capacity. Up to 3000 people would flock to the theatre and its grounds.
Could buy food and drink during the play
No toilets at The Globe. . . So, it’s very likely they just used a bucket.
Special effects included: smoke effects, the firing of a real canon, fireworks (for dramatic battle scenes) and spectacular 'flying' entrances from the rigging in the 'heavens'.
Fire at the Globe Theatre broke out in June 29, 1613

9. Lent 40 day religious period during which acting was banned.
Shakespeare would travel home to see his family (to Stratford Upon Avon)

10. The plague Big time problem during Shakespeare’s time.
If you contracted it, you stood a 70% chance of dying.
During plague outbreaks, the Globe would be closed. . . Why would this be important?
Shakespeare’s only son, Hamnet, died of the plague.

11. The Globe today