Focused on the cultural relevance of theatre. Written in an engaging style. Designed to be accessible to undergraduates. Living Theatre is the most popular text for theatre history courses. The Seventh Edition builds on these strengths with "Past and Present"-a NEW feature that focuses on connections between theatre's long history and the practise of theatre today-and with a brilliant NEW design that highlights the beauty and excitement of the art of theatre.

The Theatre Experience, 15e prepares students to be well-informed, well-prepared theatre audience members. With an audience-centered narrative that engages today's students, a vivid photo program that brings concepts to life, and features that teach and encourage a variety of skill sets, students master core concepts and learn to think critically about theatre and the world around them. As a result, students are better prepared for class, and better prepared for theatre going. The textbook is noted for its lively writing style and for helping students recognize how theatre relates to our everyday lives.