The Elizabethan theatre 
STRUCTURE
divided into three sections 
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
JAMES BURBAGE
inspired by the Coloseum
bear baiting arenas as a starting point 
place
where to perform
plays
not everyone was happy
puritans 
public officers
distracted people from work during the day
against men actor representing woman
concerned they'd attire the criminal class
were open-air, no toilet facilities, lighting or heating
highest: "LORD'S ROOM".
considered the best. 5 pence per seat
the yard, where the commoners stood. 1 penny
MIDDLE SECTION
The Globe Theater 
built
London
assumed a really important role
most populated town in Europe
200'000 people
by Sheakspear’s company
in 1599
the Lord Chamberlain’s men
the only acting company succesful enough to costruct their own theatre
Middle gallery with the dressing rooms
used by musicians or spectators
Elizabethan era 1558-1603
