本书共分10个单元。每一单元均由文体导读、经典戏剧作品选读、词汇、练习、听力、写作六大部分组成。选读作品涵盖戏剧业方方面面，练习与文章紧密结合，针对性、可操作性强。这本书既有利于教师系统讲解，同时也方便学生自学。

Unit One

Text A: The Theatre Art

Text B: Live Theatre

Unit Two

Text A: Five Reasons Why Writing Plays Can Make You a Better Screenwriter

Text B: How to Develop a Marketable Story

Unit Three

Text A: James Cameron's Titanic

Text B: The Blockbuster

Unit Four

Text A: Elements of the Musical

Text B: How to Write a Musical

Unit Five

Text A: The Queen Sellers

Text B: The Director Today

Unit Six

Text A: The Television We've Got

Text B: Television's Impact on American Culture

Unit Seven

Text A: Titanic: Dressing for Disaster

Text B: The Nature of Costume Design

Unit Eight

Text A: MAGIC -- Reinventing the Theatre

Text B: Design Trends in Performing Arts Venues

Unit Nine

Text A: Playwriting 101: The Rooftop Lesson

Text B: Theatre of the Absurd

Unit Ten

Text A: The Quiz Show

Text B: The Global Television Format Trade