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ELIZABETHAN THEATRE - Coggle Diagram
ELIZABETHAN THEATRE
RENAISSANCE DRAMA
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Seneca's Influence
Seneca, drawing from Greek drama, introduced elements of revenge, atrocity, and supernatural occurrences into his tragedies. His works resonated with Elizabethan audiences accustomed to violence and intrigue
Patrons and Playwrights
Public companies of players flourished with the support of noble patrons like the Earl of Leicester and King James I. This patronage ensured the survival and success of popular theater during the Renaissance
Acting Companies
Acting companies operated as commercial enterprises, with playwrights tailoring scripts to suit the talents of the actors. Female roles were performed by boys
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Jacobean Drama
James I' spending so many money on entertainment, including masques( stage rappresentations) supported the theater industry. Playwrights like George Chapman and John Webster explored complex themes of love, tragedy, and human nature
ELIZABETHAN THEATRE
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The Power of Language
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Not a theatre of action or illusion, but of language
Performance Organisation
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No scenery, relied on audience imagination
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