This volume investigates the complex intersection between linguistic translation and the physical realization of dramatic texts on stage. The authors, drawing on their expertise in performance studies and comparative literature, argue that a script is not a static document but a dynamic blueprint that must be adapted to the specific cultural and physical constraints of a performance space. They examine the tension between fidelity to the original source text and the practical requirements of actors, directors, and audiences in a live theatrical environment.

Experts in the field of translation studies frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the practical application of dramatic translation. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored toward scholars and practitioners of theatre arts.