Globe Theatre
The Globe Theater is said to be the most important structure in Shakespeare's dramatic career. The Chamberlain Company built the Theater in 1699. The Theater was located on the Southern shore of the Thames River in London. Shakespeare, being a member of the Chamberlain Company, became a shareholder in the Theater. Along with Shakespeare, James Burbage, his two sons, and five members of the troupe owned the Globe (Zenger). This group of men was called Lord Chamberlains Men after a patron of the acting company. In May of 1603, King James I came to see their plays and the troupe then changed their name to The King's Men (Unknown). These people and groups became a living part of the Globe Theater. The Globe was the most important structure to Shakespeare's drama because most of his plays were to be performed on the stage of the Globe. Those plays written by Shakespeare include: Hamlet, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, King Lear, Othello, Julius Caesar (Unknown). These plays that had a huge effect on our literature, had an even larger effect on the people of London. Plays were important to the residents of London because they were an efficient way of getting a message to many people and entertain them at the same time (Unknow
After this unfortunate loss to The Kings Men, they were left to pick themselves up and continue. Fortunately for them, in August of 1608 they built an indoor theater called Blackfriars, which they quickly transferred to and began making profits better than ever (Unknown1). This was because of having high priced seats in their smaller theater. This was a quick replacement for the Globe but the people missed the famous theater. This discontent led a new project that was to be undertaken. The New Globe was then being constructed but it would not be a perfect replica, because some of the details were almost impossible to duplicate. The replication of the Globe had the pillars on the stage for authenticity. The design is still ambiguous and altered at points such as the "tiring house" where little detail was provided (Unknown1). The halls and doors had to be widened to meet code. Many other features such as plumbing and electricity were also added to this new improved Globe. After the finishing touches were applied the Globe complex opened in August of 1994. Since the completion of the Globe, many exhibits have been held. Finally, the dreams of many people were fulfilled and a similar replica was completed. With time, the Globe and its design became only descriptions, in accurate drawings, and pictures. The most accurate illustrations were made in 1647 as viewed from Southwark Cathedral and they were called "Long View London."(Unknown1) Almost three centuries later, in 1945, a plan
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