How did La Barraca bring theatre to audiences in Spain?

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Early 20th century black and white portrait of poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, seated and resting his face on his hand. — Federico García Lorca Federico García Lorca.

La Barraca was a traveling student theatre group in Spain that operated under the directorship of Federico García Lorca. Sponsored by the country’s progressive Republican government, the group was named after the makeshift wooden stalls traditionally used for puppet shows and popular fairs.1

By functioning as a mobile troupe, La Barraca brought theatrical performances directly to audiences across the country, aiming to revitalize and broaden access to the dramatic arts.12