what was the theatre pit called in Shakespeare's time?

Question

having trouble finding this answer. need it for a shakespeare webquest for english class

Answer 1

The pit was called the yard. The word came from Inn-yard theatre or Inn-theatre which was a common inn that provided a venue for the presentation of stage plays.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

In the Globe theatre, the groundlings, who only paid one penny, stood in the YARD.

Answer 4

The Pit.