02375cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000370012624501010016326400510026430000470031533600260036233700260038833800360041450000310045050801280048152012260060953400450183565300640188065300450194485600430198999900170203222397UtSlPG20260610133521.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a61000908  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aAdams, Joseph Quincy,d1881-194610aShakespearean Playhouses :bA History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-25  aE-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Shakespearean Playhouses" by Joseph Quincy Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history of English theatrical venues from their inception until the Restoration period. The focus is primarily on the evolution and establishment of playhouses in England, particularly those associated with the dramatic activities during the time of Shakespeare.  The opening of the book sets the scene by describing the early practices of itinerant actors who performed in various public spaces, with a particular emphasis on inn-yards, which served as makeshift stages before the emergence of dedicated theaters. It explains how these inn-yards, with their natural setups for accommodating audiences, became popular venues for performances. The text further discusses the transitions that led to the gradual establishment of permanent theaters, highlighting the challenges faced by actors, the evolving nature of public entertainment, and the socio-political context impacting these developments. Overall, the opening establishes a foundation for understanding the significance of physical spaces in shaping early modern drama in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- To 1625  aTheaters -- England -- London -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22397  c63535d63535