The Globe Theater

The Globe Theater

Shakespeare

HamletBy Alex

The Globe TheatreImagine walking into Shakespeares masterpiece, the wooden O. You see a stage with two large pillars. However, you do not see a set. Looking up, you see a blue celling over the stage representing The Heavens. When you look around you see three stories of seats. Before the actors come on stage, you hear a loud cannon fire. A creepy witch appears on the stage from a trapdoor under the stage representing hell. Then, an angel flies out of Heaven. Standing on the ground with the other groundlings, you feel amazed. Hearing the instruments makes it even more incredible. As the play ends, you hear the other groundlings screaming and shouting. As a result, you left the wooden O in shock.

The Globes Parts

The Flag tells the public that there is going to be a play. The color of the flag tells what kind of play. The Heavens cover the main stage from rain. It also is used as the sky.The Tiring House is where actors can rest or change costumes. The doors were also used as entrances and exits. The Upper Stage is where balcony scenes take place and where the musicians sit.The Galleries are more seats available under a roof for a higher cost.The Main Stage is where the main action was taken placeThe Inner Stage was mainly used for indoor scenes.The Open Yard is where people would pay a penny to stand as groundlings and watch the play.The Support Pillars were often used as trees or a place where the actors could hide.

10. The Trap Door was used for special entrances and exits11. The Entrance is where people would pay their penny.12. Brick Foundation was needed because of how close it is to the Thames RiverThe Story of HamletHamlet, the son of the King of Denmark, is very sad after his fathers mysterious death. After his death Hamlet receives a visit from his fathers ghost. The ghost wants revenge. However, Hamlet is too kind to kill. Will Hamlet help his fathers ghost or not?

HamletThis is the scene where Hamlet has a visit from the ghost king.

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