Theatre producers in Shakespeare's time didn't have the special effects that are common today, so they had to get creative. Using the handout, pupils explore the topic of costume design. Additionally, readers learn about the stage makeup actors wore in sixteenth-century performances.

Concepts

william shakespeare, elizabethan england, london history, dramatic plays, costumes

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask small groups to discuss the implications of barring women from acting in plays in medieval London
• Have individuals research additional costume design practices from the Elizabethan era 

Classroom Considerations

• Uses British English spelling conventions 

Pros

• Provides links to additional resources
• Well-organized and easy to read

Cons

• Contains minor grammatical errors

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1