Position street props in the downstage area of the set, the part closest to the audience. Props should match the period and locale of the desired street scene. Street lamps, wrought iron fences, traffic lights, street signs, hitching posts, garbage cans, and bike racks are all props for street scenes. Look at the actors' blocking and positioning and decide where to put the props. Determine where they will walk and who they interact with.
Paint wall flats to look like storefronts with latex paint and various brushes and sponges. Include signs indicating the function of various stores for added realism. You have various painting techniques to give you effects, such as faux brick, stone, woodgrain and glass. Use foliage for window planters or climbing vines. Flats with functioning doors provide realism and opportunities for actors to use the set. Position the flats mid-stage.
Paint backdrops with latex paint and various brushes and sponges to give the street scene a background. Backdrops can be mountains, trees, desert, a cityscape, or anything that fits the locale of the street scene. Use scene-painting techniques to create a realistic background. Sea sponges work well for creating various types of foliage in the distance. Wet blending painting techniques, with multiple hues of paint, add depth and texture. Place, or hang, backdrops upstage or farthest from the audience.
Paint the floor of the theatre to match the desired feel of the street scene. Painted textures can vary from gravel to cobblestone to pavement. Paint the floor last and make sure there is time to dry before the next rehearsal.