guerrilla theater

American  

noun

1. the presentation of short propaganda plays or skits, usually on sociopolitical themes, as war or repression, often on the streets or in other nontheater locations.

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Etymology

Origin of guerrilla theater

First recorded in 1965–70

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guerrilla theater

“The Yippies are pranksters and street artists and guerrilla theater people,” he said.

From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2021

Still, as guerrilla theater, Banksy’s recent act will be tough to beat.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2018

Tom Hayden chastised Rubin: “Are you going to have a press conference and make very serious statements, or are you going to have a whole Yippie guerrilla theater performance?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2017

In genteel Richmond, guerrilla theater is a rarity.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2016

Some stormed into congressional offices to perform guerrilla theater, miming war's atrocities.

From Time Magazine Archive