Which theater company was Shakespeare a primary shareholder and resident playwright for during the majority of his career?
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Correct answer: The Lord Chamberlain's Men
Shakespeare was a founding shareholder and the resident playwright of the Lord Chamberlain's Men (later renamed the King's Men under James I). This company built the Globe Theatre and held exclusive rights to perform Shakespeare's works.
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