art_culture medium Fill in the Blank

'Badal Sircar's 'Third Theatre' movement emphasized _____ performances in non-proscenium spaces to reach mass audiences.

  1. street/arena
  2. classical proscenium
  3. digital virtual
  4. elite gallery

Answer: street/arena

Badal Sircar (1925-2011) pioneered 'Third Theatre' (Anganmancha), rejecting commercial and proscenium conventions. His minimalist, participatory performances in public spaces addressed social issues and democratized theatre access.

Topic Theatre - Community Theatre
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway