Task 1: Exploring Techniques: Shakespearean Theatre/ Elizabethan Theatre
WHAT IS ELIZABETHAN THEATRE? Elizabethan theatre originated in 1558 in England and it is also known as the English renaissance theatre Exclusive Male Dominance in Acting: During the Elizabethan era, acting was a realm exclusively occupied by men, with the profession considered unsuitable for women and even drawing parallels to prostitution. Female Roles Portrayed by Teenage Boys: To address the absence of women in the acting profession, teenage boys, often apprentices, were enlisted to portray female characters, exemplified in roles like Juliet and Ophelia. These young performers were collectively referred to as PLAYERS. Noblemen Sponsorship and Specialized Reputations: Acting companies, or players, were commonly sponsored by affluent noblemen. Within these troupes, actors developed specific reputations for particular types of roles; for instance, Richard Burbage was renowned for his portrayal of kings and heroes, while Nathan Field exce...