THEA-UT 510 Study Guide - Commonwealth Of The Philippines, Fop, Kemble Family

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Sir william davenant - 1606-68, playwright before commonwealth era, supposedly shakespeares son or godson or something. Used opera to circumvent law in 56, like a badass. Persuaded king to grant royal patent monopoly to him and killigrew. Formed duke"s company, first company with changeable scenery. King"s company composed of actors who performed before english civil war, shakespeare was. King"s company before war, performed in converted tennis court- lincoln"s inn fields. Lincoln"s inn fields 1661- former tennis court, used first by davenant, then king"s company, then tennis court again. John rich turned it into a 1400 seat theatre. Drury lane theatre aka theatre royal, 4 reincarnations since 1663. Nell gwynn orange seller, tthen had affairs. Women on the stage easy virtue, willing sinners. Charles macklin maybe first naturalistic actor, noted acting teacher and murderer. David garrick made the acting profession respectable, beginning of idea for training and rehearsal. Phillippe de louthebourg scene partner who used realism, asymmetry.

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