1. The globe theatre Zach McNees Central Michigan University

3. The Globe Theatre was funded by the acting group Lord Chamberlain’s Men (Wells 61).

4. Noted playwright and actor William Shakespeare claimed a 1/8 share of The Globe. http://www.boisestate.edu/courses/westciv/earlymod/trails/globe/HollarGlobeDef.jpg

5. The Theatre The Globe’s timbers and main support system was taken from another theatre, the Theatre. The Theatre was owned by James Burbage, father of Richard Burbage, member of Lord Chamberlain’s Men. The lease of the Theatre ran out, and the land’s owner refused to sell it, so the timbers and much of the building were taken in secret (Wells 62).

6. The groundlings For one penny, the lower and middle class could stand on the theatre floor. These people were called the groundlings. Because it was an open air amphitheatre, the groundlings were vulnerable to the elements. (http://www.william-shakespeare.info) http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/03/96303-004-905208AE.jpg

7. Upper class seating For around 5 pennies, nobles and the upper-class could watch from the balcony seats. The highest nobles could pay to sit in the seats directly above the stage. By doing this, they would be seen by the playgoers. http://theriverreporter.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/globe_theatre_innenraum.jpg

8. The globe’s motto The motto is “Totusmundusagithistrionem”, which means “the whole world’s a playhouse” in Latin. Shakespeare used this line slightly different in his comedy, As You Like It. “All the world’s a stage.” http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LthqfPygWOQ/RnXJehs3JWI/AAAAAAAAAZw/QU2JZx8O7uc/s400/BP%2Bold%2Bglobe.jpg

9. The globe theatre fire On June 29, 1613, a fire erupted during a performance of King Henry VIII. A cannon was used as a special effect to signify a grand entrance. The cannon was loaded with gunpowder and wadding of paper. http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/954/55105651.JPG

10. The globe theatre fire Sparks from the cannon erupted a fire on the thatched roof. The fire took down the Globe in about 2 hours. No casualties were reported, only a man whose pants caught on fire. A bottle of ale sustained the fire.

11. The globe rebuilt In 1949 Sam Wanamaker searches for the remains of the Globe. In 1969 he begins a campaign to rebuild the Globe. On June 7, 1997, the New Globe Theatre is officially opened after decades of trial. (http://www.william-shakespeare.info)

12. Works cited Alchin, L.K.. "New London Globe Theater History and Timeline". William Shakespeare Info. October 23, 2009 <http://www.william-shakespeare.info/william-shakespeare-new-globe-theatre-history-timeline.htm>. Alchin, L.K.. "The Old Globe Theatre History". William Shakespeare Info. October 23, 2009 <http://www.william-shakespeare.info/william-shakespeare-globe-theatre.htm>.

13. Works cited Wells, Stanley. Shakespeare For All Time. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003.