MR 0301 Smiling vocalist Marcella Garcia strums her guitar at the Street Players Festival in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Street theater is arguably the oldest form of theater in existence: most mainstream entertainment mediums can be traced back to origins in street performing, including religious passion plays and many other forms. More recently performers who, a hundred years ago, would have made their living working in variety theaters, music halls and in vaudeville, now often perform professionally in the many well-known street performance areas throughout the world. Notable performers that began their careers as street theater performers include Robin Williams, David Bowie, Jewel and Harry Anderson. One of the most interesting points about modern street theater is its unique socio-political place. People who might not have ever been to, or been able to afford to go to, the "legitimate" theater can watch a street show. By virtue of where the shows take place, their audience is made up of anyone and everyone who wants to watch. If an audience member can not afford it, then it is free.
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Location: Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA, United States, America
Photo credit: © M L Pearson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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