The book explains fundamental dramatic concepts, systematizes a wealth of exercises, and clarifies the conceptual basis of theater. It assists in working on a theme, developing an original play (a personal project), and creating a design concept for a play by an author or for one's own piece. "Direction: Theme and Concept" describes and interprets various approaches to performance, clarifies phases of theater work, points out specific challenges (such as audience selection and the training of young actors during a theater project), and provides guidance for planning and organizing theater projects.