1. The Globe Theatre
William Shakespeare

2. 1. The Heavens Canopy Supported by pillars and hut on top.
Shaded actors from sun and rain
Represented the skys and heaven
Hut used storage and sound effects such as alarm bells, cannon fire, thunder

3. 2. Galleries 3 seating sections Paid more to sit in this section
Wooden benches
Under a hatch roof
Protected from sun

4. 3. Open yard Paid one penny to stand No protection from weather
Groundlings could participate in the action of the play
Would throw food at the actors
Yelling at actors

5. 4. Trapdoor Actors playing ghost or witches
Could use to descend through this into main stage
The cellar underneath was referred to as hell

6. 5. Inner Stage Used mostly for outdoor sciences
Had curtain that could be opened or closed for scene change

7. 6. Main Stage
Where the main action of the play took place
Especially the outdoor scenes

8. 7. Tiring House Dressing and Storage Rooms
Actors rested here between scenes and changed into lavish costumes which made up for lack of props
Doors also served as actors’ main exits and entrances

9. 8. Upper Stage “ The Chamber” Used for most bedroom and Balcony Scenes
The balcony above was used for musicians and sound effects

10. Black –Tragedy White-Comedy Red-History
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