About Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born in the year of 1564

They believed that Shakespeare was born April 23,1564.

One of the companies Shakespeare was involved in were called the Lord Chamberlains men.

Romeo and Juliet was believed to be written in 1595

Construction of the globe.

To build the "The Globe" they used the timbers from London's first play house,the theatre. (Dismantled theatre)

The Carpenter who built the globe was named Peter Smith.

Shakespeare had 10% of total profits.

Shakespeare died on April 23,1616, the same day as his assumed birthday. He died at age 52.

About Marriage

A betrothal is the old form (name) for a engagement.

3 marriage and betrothal customs

• It's lucky to get married before noon.
• At betrothal, the man gives the woman the ring it is worn on the right hand, At the wedding it is then switched to the left hand.
• The father of the bride usually pays for festivities.

the color of the brides dress could be any color.

The wedding procession is usually noisy, comical and accompanied by musicians.

A dowery is an amout of money, goods, and property the bride brings to marriage.

About food

People usually ate 2 meals per day.

William Shakespeare Doesnt Know What A Chocolate Chip Coookie is!!!!

About Language

A famous line in Romeo and Juliet is when Juliet says "romeo,romeo, *wherefore* art thou. Wherefore means Why.

"stay" means To wait.

an translated word/sentance...
thanks. Goodbye.
I thank thee.Good Day.

About theatre in Shakespeare's time.

There were no woman actors in the company.

Shakespeare was infact a Actor and Actors were called "Players".

The seating in the audience was close-packed, First come first serve. ( You had to arrive early to get a good seat).

If the audience did not like the performance they would throw oranges and other small objects at actors.