<p>The most thorough systematic and convincing semiotics of the theater we have. . . . [L]ike those of Eco it is an important conceptual synthesis and a bibliographical gold mine. --Modern Language Notes . . . impresses with its thoroughness and the informed perspective of its author . . . --Theatre Survey . . . a classic text . . . --Theatre Research InternationalImmediately accessible to readers with some knowledge of theater but not much of semiotics. . . . For anyone with an interest in theater production and performance or indeed theater history. --Marvin Carlson</p>