actorist
n.— Note: “Actorvist” is a more common word with the same meaning. «Blending theatrics and activism is a role well suited to Guzmán-Orozco, who even has a name for it—“actorist.” He explains, “I’ve used performances to teach about everything from safer sex for migrant workers to energy efficiency for elementary students. I’ve done quite a bit of theater with a message.”» —“Feed Your Head!” by Gary Morris Just|Out (Portland, Oregon) May 2, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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