vaudeville performer

A vaudeville performer is an entertainer who participates in variety shows popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These performers specialized in a wide range of acts, such as comedy sketches, musical performances, magic tricks, dance, and physical comedy. The goal was to entertain diverse audiences with rapid-fire, short acts, often featuring different performers in the same show. Vaudeville was a significant precursor to modern variety television and brought together multiple entertainment forms into one accessible, family-friendly format, showcasing talent across many disciplines in a lively, fast-paced environment.