Theatre: Through the Stage Door is a text which concentrates on the practical explorations and jobs of theatre professionals. Unlike most introductory theatre texts, this book is not a historical overview; but a text which is structured to teach students as theatre professionals mount a production. Each major aspect of a theatre production has a chapter designated specifically to teaching the student the process for production. The text was written with high school students and first year college students as the principle audience.

Theatre: Through the Stage Door was written by four faculty members, each with their own background, professional degrees, and experiences. The text is an excellent survey book for teachers who would like to explore the practical aspects of play production.