THINK Theatre , with its global focus, prepares students for our interconnected world. It examines ancient performance traditions, intercultural, multicultural, experimental and familiar forms. The book balances theory and practice and explores how artistic vision intersects with social, political, and economic realities to create theatre everywhere. Its series of boxed texts-- Hidden History , Global Traditions and Innovations , and Artists in Perspective --provide interesting insights into contemporary theatrical phenomena. Technology boxes challenge students to think critically about the importance of live performance in an era dominated by electronic media. THINK Theatre engages today's students through its stylish visual program, more than 200 exciting photos, and lively narrative. Throughout recorded history human beings have used performance to tell their stories and explore the meaning of their existence. This ancient art form is explored here in a contemporary, innovative, and inexpensive text.