• What was the first neighborhood or general location of the Globe Theatre?
• When did the theatre move and under what circumstances?
• What was "unusual" about all of the actors in Shakespearian theatre?
• What "special effects" - as we think of them now - in sound and lighting were used?
• What was the price of the cheapest ticket? Where did those people sit?
• What were other prices and where did those viewers sit?
• What happened to the Globe during a production of King Henry VIII?
• Approximately how many viewers (total) could watch a play?
• In 1599, The Globe Theatre opened—What was its motto?
• Another name for The Globe is?
• In The Globe who watched the play from the floor?
• At what time of day were the plays performed? Typically how many people were in attendance?

Questions from http://www.jths.org/jths/schools/west/shakes/Globe.htm

I. History of the Globe Theater:

• When and where was the original Globe theater built and where did the timbers to build the Globe come from?
• Who were the original owners of the Globe?
• Who were the Chamberlain's Men? What did they change their name to and why?
• What play was being performed when a fired burned down the Globe in 1613?
• What group was responsible for permanently closing the Globe in 1642? Why? Briefly summarize why they were against theaters?
• If you were living in London during Shakespeare's time, why would you visit the Bankside?
• What other playhouses/theaters were popular at the time?
• What other types of theaters were built for entertainment during Shakespeare's time?
• What was the first play that was performed at the Globe?
• What plays of Shakespeare were performed at the Globe? How long did they run?

II. Description and Parts of the Globe Theater:

• Give a brief description of the Globe Theater.
• Identify parts of the Globe: The Yard, Middle Gallery, The Shadow, The "Hell," The Stage.
• How many people could the Globe Theatre seat during Shakespeare's time?
• What did the flag flying above the theater mean? Why did they use flags to advertise?
• What did the different color flags represent?
• What was the theater's motto and what does it mean?

III. Audience and Actors:

• Why were plays important to the residents of London during Shakespeare's time?
• Who were the "Groundlings and why were they known by that name?
• How much did the "Groundlings" pay to attend a performance? What would that be equivalent to in today's currency?
• Where would a common street individual sit while watching a performance? A wealthy person?
• What did it cost to attend a play? Who went to see plays?
• Who went to see plays? Describe the audience who attended the plays.
• What was it like to attend the theater during Shakespeare's time? What problems did the audience have to beware of when attending a play?
• What time of day did performances take place and why? How was the public notified about performances?
• Who played the female roles and why?
• What type of scenery and props were used? What were the costumes like?