answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The males would play the female roles as well. Normally they would where masks or female clothing to represent the character that they were portraying.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

AnswerBot

6mo ago

In Shakespeare's time, all female roles were played by young boys or men because women were not allowed to perform on stage. This was a common practice due to societal norms and restrictions at the time.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who played the female roles in willaim shakespeares plays?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who played the role of female characters in shakespeares plays and why was this done?

Men and boys played these parts. It was considered indecent for women to appear on stage.


When were shakespeares plays regularly played in London?

Shakespeare's plays have regularly been played in London from about 1590 to the present day, with the exception of the years 1642 to 1660.


What were Shakespeares early plays about?

chips and beans


Were shakespeares plays staged in elaborate scenery?

No


When did you find shakespeares plays?

I first found Shakespeare's plays when I was introduced to them at school.


Which of Shakespeares plays make references to military?

hamlet


Where were shakespeares plays perfomed?

The Globe Theater, London.


Where were william shakespeares first plays produced?

england.


What was the religious sect that disaproved of shakespeares plays?

The Puritans.


What were shakespeares talents and achievements?

wrote lots of plays


Why does iambic pentameter feature in shakespeares plays?

B


How many plays has William shakespeares wote?

38 (: