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1 William Shakespeare s Titus Andronicus Adapted and Directed by Edgar Landa California State University, Long Beach Department of Theatre Arts University Players March Study Guide Compiled by SuzAnne Joy Bradaric Contents: PART I: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre page 2 Timeline: Shakespeare and His World page 3 Understanding Shakespeare s Language page 5 Theatre in the Time of Shakespeare page 6 PART II: TITUS ANDRONICUS Who s Who in Titus Andronicus? page 9 Plot Synopsis of Titus Andronicus page 10 Buckets and Buckets of Blood: Edgar Landa s Titus Andronicus page 11 The Problems of Titus Andronicus page 12 Discussion Questions page 12 Internet Resources page 13 Sources page 14

2 Study Guide: Shakespeare s Titus Andronicus PART I: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre William Shakespeare ( ) is among the best known English poets and playwrights. Throughout his life he wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets, and several long narrative poems. His plays generally fit into four categories: tragedies, comedies, histories, and romances. Shakespeare s works have been translated into numerous languages and are still being performed all over the world. In English-speaking countries, Shakespeare is so widely read that his works are second in popularity only to the Bible. He is sometimes referred to as the Bard of Avon or The Bard. When William Shakespeare was 18, he married Anne Hathaway with whom he had several children, including twins named Hamnet and Judith. Around 1592, he left his wife and children to pursue his theatrical career in London. Shakespeare not only was a writer, he also was an actor and part-owner of the Lord Chamberlain s Men, named after their aristocratic sponsor. After the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the company changed their name to the King s Men, to honor King James I. Shakespeare returned to Stratford-upon- Avon in 1613, where he died on April 23, 1616, at the age of 52. All of Shakespeare s grandchildren died without having children of their own, so Shakespeare has no direct descendants living today. The Globe Theatre is the theatre where the Lord Chamberlain s Men staged Shakespeare s plays after The theatre was originally built in 1599 in Southwark where it remained until it burned to the ground in It is believed to have been either a circle or an octagon. At the base of the stage was the yard, where the audience stood to watch the performance. Around the yard there were two levels of seating, which were the Twopenny Rooms and the Penny Gallery. The Globe was rebuilt in 1614, closed in 1642, and demolished in A modern version of the original Globe, called Shakespeare s Globe Theatre, was opened in Ana Rose O Halloran Shakespeare Fun Fact: No Girls Allowed In Shakespeare s day women were not allowed to act on stage. The women s roles were all played by men or boys, so the original Juliet and her Romeo were actually both male actors. In fact, Shakespeare wrote several comedies where female characters disguise themselves as boys, so in those cases, boys played girls who were pretending to be boys! 2

3 Timeline: Shakespeare and His World 1564 William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-Upon-Avon to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. He is christened in Stratford Church on April 26th. Shakespeare s birthday is traditionally celebrated on April 23rd, which is also the feast day of St. George, the patron saint of England Theatre companies, The Queen s Men and the Earl of Worcester s Men, perform at Guildhall in Stratford, where they are hosted by John Shakespeare. William is 4 or 5 years old November: Shakespeare is married to Agnes (Anne) Hathaway Known as the lost years, there is no surviving documentation of Shakespeare s activities during this time. At some point during these years he moves to London and begins work as an actor Shakespeare is listed as an actor with the Lord Chamberlain s Men in London. Shakespeare s first known play, Henry VI, Part One, is produced. Fifteen thousand people die of plague in London. The public theatres are temporarily closed as a measure to suppress the spread of the disease. The Lord Chamberlain s Men continue to give performances at court during the two-year closure Shakespeare writes: Henry VI, Parts Two and Three; Titus Andronicus; Richard III; Love s Labour s Lost; The Two Gentlemen of Verona; The Comedy of Errors; The Taming of the Shrew.* He also publishes the poems Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece which he dedicates to his patron, the Earl of Southampton. The publication of these poems gives Shakespeare literary credibility among fellow authors of the day London s theatres are reopened Shakespeare writes: A Midsummer Night s Dream; King John; Romeo and Juliet; Richard II; The Merchant of Venice.* 1596 Shakespeare s only son, Hamnet, dies at the age of May: Shakespeare purchases New Place; the largest house in Stratford Shakespeare s sonnets circulate unpublished. Shakespeare writes: Henry IV, Parts One and Two; The Merry Wives of Windsor; Much Ado About Nothing.* 1598 The Globe theatre is built and becomes the primary performance venue for The Lord Chamberlain s Men. 3

4 Shakespeare writes: Twelfth Night; All s Well That Ends Well; Hamlet; Troilus and Cressida;* and the poem The Phoenix and the Turtle John Shakespeare dies Queen Elizabeth dies. She is succeeded by James, her cousin. The Lord Chamberlain s Men come under patronage of the king and become The King s Men (sometimes listed as The King s Servants). Plague breaks out again in London. Theatres close when the weekly death toll exceeds 30 (this continues until 1608). Shakespeare writes: Othello, Measure for Measure.* 1605 William Camden publishes Remaines of a greater Worke concerning Britaine in which he includes Shakespeare as one of England s greatest writers. Shakespeare writes: King Lear; Macbeth.* 1607 Shakespeare writes: Anthony and Cleopatra; Timon of Athens.* 1608 The King s Men obtain a lease of a theatre at Blackfriars (a former monastery), an indoor venue most probably used for winter performances. Mary Arden (Shakespeare s mother) dies. Shakespeare writes: Coriolanus; Pericles. * Shakespeare s sonnets are published. Shakespeare writes: The Winter s Tale; Cymbeline; The Tempest.* 1611 The King James Version of the Bible is published Shakespeare returns to Stratford The Globe Playhouse burns down during the first performance of King Henry VIII. Shakespeare writes (in collaboration with John Fletcher): King Henry VIII; The Two Noble Kinsmen.* 1616 March 25th: Shakespeare s will is drafted. No fair copy is made (implying that there was some haste in the matter). April 23rd: Shakespeare dies. He is buried at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford, on April 25th Shakespeare s dramatic works are compiled in the First Folio by Heminge and Condell of The King s Men. *Dates of composition are approximate. -Catherine Reeder 4

5 Shakespeare Fun Fact: Goodnight, Sleep Tight In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. That's where the phrase, goodnight, sleep tight comes from. Understanding Shakespeare s Language Shakespeare s plays may seem to be written in a foreign language when you first hear or read them, but it's just a matter of understanding his writing style to uncover the truth of his words. He was a poet and therefore his writing was heightened from everyday speech. All of his lines were carefully thought out to stay within the structure of the poetry. Shakespeare uses two types of writing: verse and prose Verse - Iambic Pentameter, poetry Prose - Non-structured, paragraph form (i.e. normal text) What is Iambic Pentameter? It is the spoken rhythm of a verse line of Shakespeare. Each line is made up of five iambic feet. Each iambic foot is made up of two syllables: one unstressed syllable, followed by a stressed syllable. Lines almost always begin with unstressed syllables. So, the rhythm of the line sounds like a heartbeat. Sometimes Shakespeare rhymed the ends of his verse lines, but he usually wrote in blank verse. Blank verse is iambic pentameter without end rhymes. In iambic pentameter it is important to remember that the end of a line does not represent the end of a thought. Just as in everyday speech, the thought ends with the final punctuation: period, question mark, etc. Examples: Verse: (Note: signifies an unstressed syllable and / signifies a stressed syllable) / / / / / Away with him and make a fire straight, / / / / / And with our swords upon a pile of wood / / / / / Let s hew his limbs till they be clean consumed. Prose: Nay, master, said not I as much when I saw the porpoise, how he bounc'd and tumbled? 5

6 Why does Shakespeare use both verse and prose in his plays? Often Shakespeare will show the status of his characters through the manner of speech they use. His upper class, more sophisticated characters mainly speak in verse, while his lower class, often simple-minded characters will speak in prose. In many cases Shakespeare s characters will adjust their way of speaking to reach the characters with whom they are talking. For example, in Julius Caesar when Brutus talks to the other noble kinsmen he speaks in verse, but when he speaks to the citizens of Rome he "lowers" his speech to prose for them to understand him. Remember, every line and sound Shakespeare wrote was intentionally chosen. What to our ears may seem so foreign was all carefully considered by him. -Beth Froehlich Shakespeare Fun Fact: Words, Words, Words The number of different words counted in Shakespeare's works is 17,700. The average person today has a vocabulary of about 2,000 words. Many of the words Shakespeare used had not been written down before, and it is believed he may have invented many of them. Some words attributed to him include: assassination, dwindle, leapfrog, barefaced, countless, and lonely. Theatre in the Time of Shakespeare: They did things a little differently back in the day... To understand the theatrical conventions of Shakespeare s time, it is necessary to look to the traditions that preceded it: During the Middle Ages, provincial towns in England developed miracle plays (also called morality plays) which were Christian-themed teaching tools as well as theatrical productions. This, along with the longer-standing tradition of folk plays (similar to those found worldwide) fostered the development of citizen actor groups. During the Italian Renaissance, a tradition of structural houses and painted backdrops were developed. Many contemporary set designs are based on conventions developed at this time. Houses of nobility maintained small groups of entertainers as employees. This began the tradition of patronage (financial support of specific artists). The first mention of theatres in London was in the form of stages built in innyards. A group of actors would make an arrangement with the innkeeper. This usually involved the innkeeper claiming a share of the takings (money collected at performance) and oftentimes providing lodging for the actors. 6

7 Traveling companies had to use what they could carry. Sets, props, and costumes were minimal. Dialogue was used to establish the locale of the drama. In 1576 James Burbage and partner John Brayne built the Theatre in Shoreditch, the first known permanent theatre structure in the London area. Theatres were prohibited within the walls of the City of London, both as a measure of disease control and also as a concession to the Puritans who objected to theatre as obscene. Theatres were built in near suburbs along the major roads into the city. Theatre in the years of Shakespeare: In 1598 the Lord Chamberlain s Men (named for their patron) moved to Southwark and built the Globe Theatre on the banks of the Thames River. The Lord Chamberlain s Men and other companies faced heavy competition from the boy s companies in the city. The boy s companies were more conveniently situated for much of the population, and had the added advantage of a great reputation for musical performances. In 1608 the King s Men (formerly the Lord Chamberlain s Men) leased the theatre at Blackfriars and incorporated many of the boys from that company as apprentices. Companies of actors were frequently hired to perform at the royal court or in the homes of the wealthy for special events. This was a great honor as well as a great financial opportunity. Queen Elizabeth and later King James both paid more than the public theatres earned on even their best days. During the two-year closure of the public theatres (a measure taken to suppress the spread of plague) the Lord Chamberlain s Men continued private performances in homes and at court. The Italian tradition of permanent structure sets as well as the traveling traditions of establishing the scene through description and imagination were both incorporated into Shakespeare s productions. Facades (the street-side exterior wall of a building) were built as stock pieces. They could be used to represent multiple locations by changing the soft dressings (fabric hangings) or through references in the dialogue. Costumes were often donated by nobles. This earned bragging rights for the wealthy and socially established (as in: my garments can be seen at the Globe Playhouse ). Discarding clothing was a sign of wealth, as most people at this time wore their clothes until they were no longer repairable. 7

8 What the theatres looked like: Many theatres had a similar structure to Shakespeare s Globe. The shape of the building was referred to in Henry V by the character Chorus as a wooden O. This was an innovation in theatrical design intended to provide good sightlines for the entire audience. It was most likely inspired by the bullfighting rings of Spain. The stage jutted out into the yard (or pit) and there was room for spectators to stand on three sides. Galleries (raised seating) lined the inner walls of the theatre, those closest to the stage being used as a playing space. The Globe had three upstage exits, the largest in the middle. The center opening was covered with a curtain, which could be pulled aside to reveal part of the backstage area, which was used as playing space for particular scenes. A canopy was attached to the back wall and extended over the stage, supported in the front by poles. This provided some protection from the weather. Gallery seating was also covered. Those in the yard (oftentimes referred to as the groundlings because they stood on the ground level) were not covered. Trap doors were built into the stage, and the space underneath was accessible from the backstage area. The Performances: Performances were given in the afternoon and generally lasted about two hours. A special flag was flown and a cannon fired on performance days. Stage hangings would indicate the style of play: black for a tragedy, colorful tapestries for comedy. The platt (list of scenes and the actors in them) was posted backstage. A prompter was seated near the stage with a copy of the book to give lines to actors who forgot them. A trumpet was sounded to announce the beginning of a performance. The play commenced just after the third trumpet blast. The Actors: William Shakespeare was an actor, generally playing smaller roles. Richard Burbage was famous for his portrayal of tragic roles. 8

9 Will Kempe was a famous comedic actor with the company, though he left it in 1600 and later worked with a rival company. Women were forbidden to appear on the stage. Female roles were played by young men. Actors usually began at an apprentice level (often at a very young age, playing girls and women s roles), and increased their status within the company over a number of years. -Catherine Reeder Shakespeare Fun Fact: Do You Speak Shakespearean? Our world would sound different without Shakespeare. Many of the common phrases we speak today owe their existence to Shakespeare. You have probably quoted lines of Shakespeare before, without even knowing it. Some Shakespearean quotes that have found their way into everyday speech include: Too much of a good thing Make the best of it The game is up The world s your oyster Give the devil his due Be cruel, only to be kind There s a method in my madness Not budge an inch Let s kill all the lawyers Eat us out of house and home Dead as a doornail PART II: TITUS ANDRONICUS Who s Who in Titus Andronicus? The Andronici *Titus Andronicus-a Roman general *Marcus Andronicus-tribune of the people; sister to Titus Lavinia-daughter of Titus; betrothed to Bassianus Lucius-oldest son of Titus Quintus-son of Titus Martius-son of Titus 9

10 **Mutius-son of Titus **Young Lucius-son of Lucius; grandson of Titus The Goths Tamora-Queen of Goths Alarbus-oldest son of Tamora *Chiron-daughter of Tamora Demetrius-son of Tamora **Aaron-a Moor (a person of North African descent); beloved of Tamora The Romans Saturninus-son to the late Emperor of Rome; afterwards declared Emperor Bassianus-brother to Saturninus; betrothed to Lavinia Nurse-to Tamora Roman Soldiers, Goth Soldiers, Tribunes, Senators, Messengers, and Attendants *Note: These are normally male roles, but in the CSULB production they will be changed to female roles. **Note: These roles will be played by women in the CSULB production, but they will be playing their characters as men. Plot Synopsis of Titus Andronicus The Roman general, Titus Andronicus is returning home from war after defeating the Goths. Many of Titus sons have been killed by the Goths in the war. Titus and his surviving sons have brought Tamora, Queen of the Goths, her three sons, and her lover, Aaron the Moor, to Rome as prisoners. Titus and his sons sacrifice Tamora s oldest son, Alarbus, as a post-war ritual, despite Tamora s pleas for mercy. Saturninus and Bassianus, sons of the late emperor return to Rome and Saturninus is named as the new emperor. Titus gives his Goth prisoners as a gift to the new emperor and Saturninus sets them free. Saturninus then seeks to make Titus daughter, Lavinia, his wife and empress. Titus agrees to give Lavinia s hand to the new emperor, though she is betrothed to Bassianus, and Titus does not approve when his own sons help Bassianus flee with Lavinia. Titus kills his son, Mutius, as he tries to help the lovers escape. Saturninus then changes his mind and marries Tamora instead of Lavinia. Tamora convinces her new husband to pardon Bassianus, Titus, and his sons, for political reasons, but secretly tells Saturninus that she will find a day to massacre them all in revenge for killing her son and dishonoring the emperor. With the help of Aaron and her two remaining sons, Tamora plots her revenge. A festive hunt is planned to follow the weddings of Saturninus and Bassianus. During the hunt, Tamora s sons, Chiron and Demetrius, kill Bassianus and rape Lavinia. They cut off Lavinia s tongue and hands so she cannot name her rapists. Aaron frames Titus 10

11 sons, Martius and Quintus, for the murder of Bassianus and they are sentenced to execution. Titus oldest son, Lucius tries to rescue his brothers and is banished. Aaron tells Titus that Saturninus wants Titus to chop off his own hand and send it to him, in exchange for the safe return of his sons. Titus gives Aaron his severed hand, but it is later returned, along with the heads of his sons. Titus and the remainder of his family vow to avenge the cruelty they have suffered, and Lucius goes to raise an army of Goths. Titus later learns the identity of Lavinia s rapists. Tamora gives birth to a son, but the child s dark skin reveals that his father is obviously Aaron, the Moor, and not the emperor. Tamora plans to get rid of the child, but Aaron flees with the child and is later captured by Lucius and his army. Aaron convinces Lucius to spare his child s life. The emperor, Saturninus, begins to fear Lucius and his Goth army and requests a meeting with him at his father s house. Titus, who Saturninus and Tamora believe to have gone mad, invites them to feast with Lucius at his home. Before the feast, Tamora and her sons, Chiron and Demetrius, visit Titus, disguised as the allegorical figures of Revenge, Rape, and Murder. Titus pretends to believe they are who they claim to be and he asks Revenge (the disguised Tamora) to go kill the emperor and his family, while Rape and Murder (the disguised sons) stay with him. When Tamora leaves, Titus kills Chiron and Demetrius and bakes their heads into the feast, which he serves to Saturninus and Tamora when they arrive to meet Lucius. During the feast, Titus kills his daughter, Lavinia, to free her from her shame. He then reveals to Tamora and Saturninus that they have been feasting on the flesh of Chiron and Demetrius. Titus kills Tamora and is then killed by Saturninus. Lucius kills Saturninus and is proclaimed the new emperor of Rome. -SuzAnne Joy Bradaric Buckets and Buckets of Blood: Edgar Landa s Titus Andronicus The following article is an excerpt from the CSULB production s press release. William Shakespeare s most gruesome and horrific play is coming to Long Beach. The CSULB Department of Theatre Arts undergraduate program (University Players) is proud to present Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare. This powerful tragedy opens in the Studio Theatre on Friday, March 17th at 8:00 p.m. and runs through March 30th. Shakespeare s most violent play, Titus Andronicus, is a story of revenge, power, jealousy, and politics. Returning home after ten years of being at war, and with the Queen of the Goths as his prisoner, Titus sacrifices the Queen s son as compensation for the fallen Roman soldiers. This act of violence ignites an inferno of betrayal, rape, and murder that culminates in one of the most shocking conclusions ever put on stage. Titus Andronicus, one of Shakespeare s earliest plays, continues to be one of his most compelling. In director Edgar Landa s interpretation, many of the traditional male characters in the production, including Titus, have been cast as females. I wanted to show that women are just as capable as men of being violent and thick-headed says Landa. By 11

12 blind-casting the show, director Landa hopes it will add to the disturbing nature of the world of Titus Andronicus. Without being specific, this production will be taking place in the modern world. Spears and swords have been replaced with guns and knives. Much of the violence that traditionally happens offstage will take place in front of the audience. I want the audience to be overwhelmed by the violence but I also want them to understand how our own acts of violence feed more violence and that we ultimately reek havoc upon ourselves. says Landa. Often, especially in the modern world, this circle of violence is the result of failing to understand a foreign culture. -Eric Hamme The Problems of Titus Andronicus Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare s first tragedy, is widely considered the most violent, immature, and morally ambiguous of Shakespeare s plays. For hundreds of years critics, audiences and theatre artists have argued about the merits of this eccentric play, with many proclaiming it to be a masterpiece of dramatic literature, while others find it a senseless theatrical bloodbath with little literary value. Some scholars argue that Titus Andronicus reveals both the literary brilliance of Shakespeare and his keen eye for commercial success. Revenge tragedies, like those of the ancient Roman playwright, Seneca, were very popular in Shakespeare s day. Shakespeare took this popular art form, filled with bloodthirsty violence, and infused it with richer themes and more complex structural and plot elements, though some critics believe that Shakespeare may have been attempting to parody the genre of revenge tragedy. Titus Andronicus was a huge hit with audiences of the time, who relished its horrific elements and gore. Despite the controversy surrounding the bloody play, many will agree that the young Shakespeare had made a valiant first attempt at tragedy with Titus Andronicus and that the play gave its author a successful starting point on which to build his legacy of brilliant, timeless tragedies. -SuzAnne Joy Bradaric Discussion Questions 1. Do you think Titus Andronicus, being a classic revenge tragedy, has any significance to a contemporary audience? Was the stage production you saw successful in being relevant to a contemporary audience? If so, why? 2. Is there a clear difference between revenge and justice? If so, what is it? If not, why not? 3. How did the use of lighting and set design in the stage production serve to enhance the atmospheres and the telling of the story? 4. The character of Titus goes through several transformations throughout his journey: the noble warrior, the rigid father, the supplicant, the victim, the clever 12

13 madman, and finally the revenger. Given the numerous roles Titus plays, is he the hero protagonist of the story? Does he evolve or devolve as a human being? 5. Are the murders and subsequent ends of Chiron and Demetrius justified? Is this revenge or justice or both, and which for whom? Does the punishment fit the crime? 6. How does Aaron speak about the race of his child? How does he argue that whiteness is vulnerable? Do you think Shakespeare was racist or was he pointing out racism? 7. Tamora begins the play as a victim and soon transforms into a heinous tiger. Are you left with any pity or empathy for her by the end? 8. In the University Players production of the play, the roles of Titus and Aaron were both played by women, and Aaron, who is black, by a white woman. How did you feel about these casting choices? 9. The play Titus Andronicus showcases numerous violent acts coupled with explicit descriptions and images. How did the stage production display the violence? 10. Is Lavinia s murder justified? If so, why? 11. Think about the use of animal imagery in the play. What kinds of images are most recurrently used, and in relation to which characters? 12. Titus, Tamora, Aaron, Saturninus, and Lucius all sought revenge. How? Did any truly achieve it? Would you consider any of the characters vengeance to be justice? 13. How do you think Shakespeare perceived women? 14. How did the use of costuming serve to enhance the characters in the play? 15. Could you identify with any of the characters? -Kree Fieldsa Internet Resources For more information about Titus Andronicus, William Shakespeare, and various ideas explored in the production, check out these websites: British Film Institute s Screen Online Great articles about Shakespeare: 13

14 Folger Shakespeare Library Great site from the leading Shakespeare research center: The Internet Movie Database (check out of Shakespeare s movie credits!): Internet Shakespeare Editions A fun and informative site about all things Shakespeare: Missouri State University, English Department s Shakespeare page (activities and more): MonkeyNotes Free online study guide: Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet Lots of helpful information: PBS s The Shakespeare Mystery Who was he and who really wrote the plays?: Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Pictures of buildings and artifacts and Shakespeare info: Shakespeare s Globe The official site of the modern Globe Theatre in London: SparkNotes Free study guides from Barnes and Noble: Wired for Books Download Shakespeare s plays and sonnets on audio and video: The Xenophile Historian Info on the rise and fall of Rome Sources Asimov, Isaac. Asimov s Guide to Shakespeare. New York: Avenel Books, Claybourne, Anna, and Rebecca Treays. World of Shakespeare. London: Usborne, Granville-Barker, H. and G. B. Harrison, ed. A Companion to Shakespeare Studies. Garden City, NY: Anchor Books Doubleday & Co., Shakespeare s Globe Online Shakespeare s Globe. < Steen, Carla, ed. Pericles: Study Guide. Minneapolis: The Guthrie Theater, St. James, Renwick. A Shakespeare Sketchbook. Shelton, CT: Greenwich Workshop Press,

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