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Explore the intricate male and female costumes of the Elizabethan Period, complete with tights, doublets, ruffs, and rich accessories. Discover the lighting techniques and set designs of Shakespearean plays, including the use of natural lighting and open-roof theaters. Dive into the sound elements, with actors projecting their voices and music adding depth to performances. Uncover the historical context and theatrical innovations with detailed references and a glimpse into the world of Shakespearean theater.
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COSTUME AND TECHNOLOGIES DRAMA YEAR 10 2012 BY ROHANN MACKRELL AND TAWNI DICKSON
Male Costumes • Tights. • Elizabethan Period. • Doublets. • The ruff. • Breeches under doublets. • Short hair and beards. • Chains, earrings, brooches, and finger rings.
Female Costumes • Elizabethan Period. • Chains, earrings, brooches, and finger rings • Tops were tight • Hats were copies of men’s • Shoes of rich materials
Shakespearean Lighting • There was an open roof so the natural lighting was used. • Shows were all done in the afternoon. • The speech portrayed the atmosphere.
Shakespearean Lighting Open Roof
Shakespearean Sound • Music was added in the 1600s. • Hut above stage for sound/special effects. • Actors had to project their voices to be heard.
Shakespearean Sound Sound Hut
Shakespeare Set Design • Theatres outside of London. • Open to sky. • Circular or Square shape mostly. • Three gallery tiers for audience. • Doorways for actors at back of stage. • No stage curtain. • Trapdoor on stage for ‘ghosts’ to enter/exit. • Props were used. • Actors could ‘come from the sky’
Bibliography • ‘Theatre Art in Action’ – National Textbook Company pg. 156 – 157. Wednesday 25th July 2012 • www.william-shakespeare.info/william-shakespeare-globe-theatre-structure.htm - Wednesday 1st August 2012; 11.30am • http://www.bardweb.net/content/readings/macbeth/lines.html - Wednesday 1st August 2012; 12.20pm • http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/theatre.htm – Wednesday 1st August 2012; 12.25pm • ‘Essential Shakespeare Handbook’ – Leslie Dunton– Downer, Alan Riding pg. 25. Tuesday 7th August 2012 • ‘William Shakespeare’ – Leon Ashworth pg. 16 – 17. Tuesday 7th August 2012