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Brittany- Historical The Globe Theater was the biggest theater that London had ever seen, built by the carpenter Peter Smith, it was also commonly known as Shakespeare’s Globe Theater(he also became co-owner of this theater). The Theater was a major attraction to all classes, being placed not in central London but right on the outskirts in a district where people are creative and different in the history of the globe theater it states“ Yet the famous playhouse by attracting commoners and gentry alike, brought people of all classes together in a region renowned for bear-baiting and other less than respectable activities”("Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre"). This theater was massive, but in the 1500’s audiences had to have an immense imagination due to the fact that there were no backdrops, nor were there many props, just actors performing their playwrights. The playwright was a major attraction and was advertised everywhere with a flag with hercules holding the globe above his shoulders(Which soon became the crest of the theater itself). In 1613 tragedy struck the theater when a cannon was launched and set fire to the theater, burning the theater to the ground. When the Puritans came into play, they sought playhouses as not a place of laughter but a place of evil, which quickly closed all the playhouses down and in 1644 the playhouse was taken down and replaced by housing instead ("The Old Globe Theater"). Today, a replica has been made in the exact same place as the original, making it a major attraction towards all playwright and Shakespeare lovers.

Works Cited. "Shakespeare's Globe Theatre." //Shakespeare's Globe Theatre//. Web. 24 Mar. 2015. "The Old Globe Theater History." //The Old Globe Theater History //. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.

Savannah- Cultural



The cultural impact of the Globe Theatre spans years upon years. When first built, it was a popular destination and playhouse to see the fine works of William Shakespeare. In modern times, although the original playhouse is not around, the replica is still a destination and cultural hotspot of London. The first known play put on in the playhouse was Julius Caesar. The playhouse was also shroud in controversy. The plot to kill Queen Elizabeth by using the play Richard II as a means to gain sympathy for the conspirators was held there. Nowadays, it remains a popular destination for tourists. It exists on many tour websites and itineraries.

"Shakespeare's Globe Theatre." //Shakespeare's Globe Theatre//. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Michael- Aim



The Globe Theatre had several purposes, all centered around entertainment. According to one website, “The Globe Theatre didn’t just show plays. It was also reputed to be a brothel and gambling house” (Alchin). Though it served other purposes the theatre was most known for delivering entertainment in the form of Shakespeare’s plays. After the completion of The Globe Theatre most of Shakespeare’s plays were performed in it. “Most of Shakespeare’s post-1599 plays were staged at the globe, including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, and Hamlet” ("Elizabethan Theatres"). Besides entertainment there was another purpose for the theatre. That purpose was money. Just like today people needed money then too. So it is like a theatre today, the same purposes, and the same strategy.

Alchin, Linda. "Globe Theatre Built." //Globe Theatre Built//. SiteSeen Ltd., Feb. 2015. Web. 24 Mar. 2015. "The Globe Theatre." Elizabethan Theatres. PlayShakespeare.com, n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.

Taryn Howells - audience



The audience for Shakespeare's Globe theatre has changed over time from those of upper and lower classes, to all of England, to all of the world as the times permitted. During the time of the original globe during the Elizabethan period was all inclusive, nobility, working class and the poor alike. The theatre itself was built in a manner in which no matter the seat all the audience could 'hear' the play. During this time people often went to the theatre to hear plays rather than see them this made the seats directly about the stage within the boxes the most valuable seats because the sound was the best and one could be seen by all those within the theatre. The original globe theatre "could hold 1500 people in the audience and this number expanded to 3000 with the people who crowded outside the theaters" (The Globe Theatre) according to the Bard theatre association. All were welcome to come to the theatre and encouraged to come see or hear the play. Prices were made adorable for even the poor with penny seats. These play goes were called 'groundlings' as the only had standing room on the ground. These poorest play goers also had the misfortune of being peed on by those sitting in the seats.

"The Globe Theatre." // Elizabethan Theatres //. PlayShakespeare.com, n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2015. " "Globe Theatre Audience." //The// // Globe Theatre // . N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.