Shakespeare's Life and Theatre

A set of flashcards covering key facts about William Shakespeare's life and his contributions to theatre.

What was William Shakespeare”s jobs?

Playwright, actor, owned an acting company, part owner of a theater( the globe theater)

What was his kids names

Susana first kid( born a few months after they were married), twins are Judith and Hamnet

When did Shakespeare marry Ann Hathaway?

In 1582, when he was 18 years old and she was 26

When was he born and died

Born: April 23, 1564

Died: April 23, 1616

What was the name of Shakespeare's acting company?

Lord Chamberlain's Men( Queen Elisabeth) later changed to The King's Men( James)

What significant event occurred in 1613 related to The Globe Theater?

The Globe Theater burned to the ground.

Why were women not allowed to act in Shakespeare's plays?

It was deemed inappropriate for women to be actors, and acting was considered a role for young men.

What were the names of Shakespeare's twins?

Judith and Hamnet.

What happened to Hamnet?

He died at age 10.

What notable change did Shakespeare make when King James I came to the throne?

He changed the name of his company to The King's Men.

What was a trapdoor used for in The Globe Theater?

To move characters off and on the stage.

What class were actors generally considered to be part of?

Actors were often viewed as being from the lower class.

Where was Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon.

How many players and sonnets did Shakespeare write?

37-plays

154-sonnets

What types of plates did he wright?

Tragedy

History

Comedy

Who are the lovers in the story “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Hermia, Lysander, Helena, Demetrius

Who are the series that make people fall in love in a Midsummer night stream

Overon(king), Titania(queen)