Globe Theatre Proposal
I am Steven Samuel, the assistant of Sam Wanamaker. On Mr. Wanamaker’s behalf, I would like to ask for financial support in rebuilding Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. The replica will be built in London, England, on the southern bank of the River Thames like the original (“The Globe Theatre” 12). This theater will be a cultural asset for years to come, change children's lives, give joy to generations to come and keep the legacy of Shakespeare alive.
First, the performances in this theatre will lead to more cultured youth. The performances in this replica Globe Theatre will be impressive enough to move even the most stolid of children. Exposing children to a Shakespearean theater production could inspire them to become actors or playwrights
themselves.
Second, Shakespeare's theatrical performances were joyous enough to bring both “aristocrats and commoners alike” into the Globe Theatre (“The Globe Theatre” 12). Imagine what joy could be spread throughout the masses if people had such an opportunity now. Together, people could experience the opulent culture of Shakespeare's theatrical performances, much like people once did in the the original Globe Theatre.
Third, unlike other theaters, this replica will not insult the legacy of Shakespeare by adulterating his work. In fact, theatrical performances shown in the replica Globe Theatre will be “often performed verbatim” to honor Shakespeare (“The Globe Theatre” 13). The replica Globe Theatre will be able to submerge viewers in a Shakespearean era atmosphere, much like the original theater once did (“The Globe Theatre” 13).
In funding this venture may be a risk, however the world wide cultural benefits will strongly outweigh all of these risks. To reiterate, this replica Globe Theatre will be a cultural asset for years to come, and any financial support is appreciated. All inquiries may be directed to Mr Wanamaker or myself.
First, the performances in this theatre will lead to more cultured youth. The performances in this replica Globe Theatre will be impressive enough to move even the most stolid of children. Exposing children to a Shakespearean theater production could inspire them to become actors or playwrights
themselves.
Second, Shakespeare's theatrical performances were joyous enough to bring both “aristocrats and commoners alike” into the Globe Theatre (“The Globe Theatre” 12). Imagine what joy could be spread throughout the masses if people had such an opportunity now. Together, people could experience the opulent culture of Shakespeare's theatrical performances, much like people once did in the the original Globe Theatre.
Third, unlike other theaters, this replica will not insult the legacy of Shakespeare by adulterating his work. In fact, theatrical performances shown in the replica Globe Theatre will be “often performed verbatim” to honor Shakespeare (“The Globe Theatre” 13). The replica Globe Theatre will be able to submerge viewers in a Shakespearean era atmosphere, much like the original theater once did (“The Globe Theatre” 13).
In funding this venture may be a risk, however the world wide cultural benefits will strongly outweigh all of these risks. To reiterate, this replica Globe Theatre will be a cultural asset for years to come, and any financial support is appreciated. All inquiries may be directed to Mr Wanamaker or myself.