street theater
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street theater
n.
1. Dramatization of social and political issues, usually enacted outside, as on the street or in a park. Also called guerrilla theater.
2. A theatrical performance enacted in a public space, usually outdoors, without charging admission.
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street′ the`ater
n.
an outdoor presentation of drama or entertainment dealing esp. with political or social issues.
[1955–60, Amer.]
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Noun | 1. | street theater - dramatization of a social issue; enacted outside in a park or on the street dramatisation, dramatization - a dramatic representation |
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