Get ready...to play your part As a young male actor in the 16th century you have a tough job. You have to perform for rowdy crowds at the Globe theatre work for little money and rehearse for hours each day. Life is far from fun as a Shakespearean Actor.It's tragicTop Tips from experts- Put your dress on. Women aren't allowed to act so it's your job to play the female roles.When plague strikes get out of London Try your luck as a travelling player and take the show on the road.- Keep an eye out for cutpurses. These thieves thrive in busy places like the Glove.- Study hard If you mangle Shakespeare's lines you'll be in trouble.
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