What term is used to describe the private, indoor theaters of the era, such as the Blackfriars, which charged higher prices than the public amphitheaters?
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Correct answer: Enclosed hall theaters
Hall theaters — sometimes called 'private' theaters — were roofed, candlelit indoor spaces such as the Blackfriars. Their higher admission prices attracted a wealthier, more select audience (a 'coterie' audience) compared to the open-air public amphitheaters like the Globe.
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