Special Effects in Shakespeare's plays

By: Belen andBrittany

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HEATER A Shakespearean production takes place…

Trapdoors

One was built on the floor and called “Hell” They had another one on the ceiling called

“Heavens”

Hell Heaven

They used that trap door to make people and ghosts appear.

The height is five feet off the stage.

Actors attached by harnesses, wires, or ropes.

Used for flying entrances, and the affect of flying.

BLOOD

Could be a handkerchief soaked in blood.

Animal organs, intestines, tongues, and bones, could be used.

Bladders filled with animals blood could also be used in some action scenes.

Cannons

Placed on roofs above the heavens.

Used for dramatic affects.

Only loaded with gun powder for noise.

Animals

No records, but they think it has at least been tried.

Music

Musicians were hired to play music. Fireworks were used to imitate

battlefields. Sound effects would be made from

Hell. Metal sheets and rolling cannons were

used to make the sound of thunder.