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Where did wealthy spectators sit at the Globe Theatre?

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At the Globe Theatre, wealthy spectators typically sat in the three levels of galleries that surrounded the circular yard. These galleries featured wooden benches, known as degrees, which were raked upward toward the rear to provide better views. For the most privileged audience members, a few exclusive rooms were reserved directly on the stage balcony.1