#614 Shakespeare's Plays

Long ago, many plays written by William Shakespeare were staged in open-air theaters. These plays were usually performed during the daytime since ___ light was not available at the time. The theaters were designed with three sides of the auditorium full of audience members, ___ a vibrant and crowded atmosphere. Shakespeare's plays attracted large audiences, ranging from the wealthy nobles seated in balconies to the ___ people standing near the stage.