Quiz 4 - Sam Wanamaker's Efforts to Re-establish the Globe

1 What prompted Sam to desire the reconstruction of a Globe Theatre in London?

2 Who suggested to Sam that he "do it yourself?"

3 What two significant events occurred at the first World Shakespeare Congress?

4 What were the components of the plan for the Globe complex once revised by the "Gang of Three"?

5 How did Wanamaker attempt to raise money for the project during the 1970's? What was the result?

6 What happened to the deal for a site for the Globe that was arranged in 1981, and what were the consequences for the ISGC? For the City of Southwark?

7 How did Wanamaker seek to establish relations with the people in United States, and who was the key figure who helped him to do so?

8 What caused Wanamaker to change his plan of attack for the Globe Complex?

9 What was the major turn around point that lead to the establishment of the Globe?

10 Give an approximate year (within 5 years) for the following major events in the development of the Globe Theatre:

• Wanamaker decides a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre is needed in London

• Wanamaker decides to do it himself

• Creation of the ISGC

• Schwontkowski Banner unveiled at Globe site
  
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