street theater

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Definition of street theater

: drama dealing with controversial social and political issues that is usually performed outdoors

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There are generally three styles of walks here: historic, street theater and storytelling — all with engaging tales of history, violence and mayhem. — Rick Steves' Europe, The Seattle Times, "Specialized tours enrich travel," 14 Nov. 2018 Attendees can also enjoy live arts ranging from Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concerts to dance, opera, jazz, street theater performances, experimental music, and a comedy club. — Necee Regis, BostonGlobe.com, "Here, there, and everywhere," 10 July 2018 For the next three or more months, the company criss-crossed the island, teaming up with community kitchens and other ad hoc groups to stage street theater, lead workshops, and develop new work. — Martha Bayne, Chicago Reader, "Arts / Performing Arts / Visual Art / Theater Y No Había Luz brings the voices of post-Maria Puerto Rico to Chicago," 9 July 2018 Pauline, now known as Pomme (Apple), has become a singer involved in feminist street theater. — New York Times, "‘One Sings, the Other Doesn’t’: Agnès Varda’s Polarizing Paean to Sisterhood," 30 May 2018 In 2013, with help from UNICEF, the state government launched a campaign using street theater, graffiti and notices distributed at markets to get the word out. — Washington Post, "Millions of world’s children lack any record of their births," 16 Sep. 2017

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