A study of theatre and social change in America. It tracks not only the historical evolution of political theatre but also the current state and future prospects of different modes, including agit-prop, demonstrations, solo performance, community-based production and more.

Contributors include: Reverend Billy, Jan Cohen-Cruz, Arlene Goldbard, Sharon Green, Lani Guinier, Holly Hughes, Jonathan Kalb, Tony Kushner, Judith Malina, Robbie McCauley, John O'Neal, Claudia Orenstein, Bill Rauch, Julie Salverson, Anna Deavere Smith, Alisa Solomon, Roberta Uno