The sociopolitical realities of the acting styles existed very much in terms of the geographic reality etc etc.
On the night of riot, Forrest was performing at Bowery Theatre. theatre in places like this was DESCRIBE WILD AND WOOLY.
Maybe an illustration of some sort
This has been the model of theatre spaces. But a new movement was beginning. It had an example in the Astor Place Opera House. This was a different type of theatre space, where DESCRIBE.
What else might this portend? Segreation of class at a time when immigration is increasing and politics are something, different parts of town. What happened in that march was one of geography, class, celebrity, and yes, acting.
