This study, as indicated in the foregoing, is interested in exploring the response and experience of street children who were part of the theater project. It attempts to determine theater’s efficacy as an alternative strategy to help street children in their recovery and development. Theatrical intervention is seen here as a communicative strategy for personal and consequently, social development. It is premised on the belief that theater and performance is an empowering strategy for creative self-expression and a stronger connection to the self. In the process of establishing the efficacy of theater as an alternative strategy, this research also attempts to explore how theater and performance is used as a strategy for rehabilitation and recovery. This dissertation expands its exploration to determine how and to what extent theater as a strategy for rehabilitation and recovery can also empower street children to rise above their marginalized condition. This is the problem on which is centered my continuing quest to explore the potential of theater/performing arts beyond entertainment.