When was the theater first opened
1599
How many steps are there to break the curse
5 steps
How long did Elizabeth rein for?
58 years
Who disliked theatres primarily?
Puritans and some English officials
royal Shakespeare company and Shakespeare globe
What was the first play
Julius Caeser
People belived what was used in the opening scene
real witch spells
What did Elizabeth do when she had free time?
She spent time with noble men in the countryside who put on expensive performances
What types of people did the cast and crew consist of?
The less fortunate
what tech is commonly used to enhance the witches and supernatural
lighting, sound effects, and projections
What caused the fire?
Misplaced prop canon
What happened on opening night
Who was John Hawkins?
A slave trader who caused controversies during Elizabeths rule
Who was queen when Macbeth was being first performed?
Queen Elizabeth I
casting became more
diverse
What year did they reopen the theater?
1997
Who stepped in for lady macbeth on opening night
Shakespeare
Who were Elizabeths parents?
Henry the 8th and Anne Boleyn
What types of theatre were there?
Public, royal, and troupes
modern performances wanted to connect to
current events
What were the most known plays shown there?
Twelfth Night, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, and Antony and Cleopatra
Whats step 4 in breaking the curse
How did she become queen?
After being cast out as a illegitimate, Henery restored their succession in 1544
What was more expensive to attend, halls or amphitheatres?
Political corruption, abuse of power, and toxic ambition