My initial definition of theatre was that it was a performance put on by actors to tell a story. This was a very bland, to the point definition. By watching Playboy of the Western World, Nightwalk, Rockaby, and Beijing Opera I realized there is a lot more to theatre than what an individual would think. Theatre is a live production to entertain or inform an audience. Generally, productions tell a story. Behind the live production is actors, directors, and a dramatist. A dramatist is a person who writes the plays and the actors act out the dramatist visions. Directors are in charge of making sure everything goes smoothly from the stage setting to the actor’s outfits. Theatre is a form of art in acting, singing, and dancing. The layout of the