The exhibition "Video Theatrics" explores the intersection of video art and performance within a specific temporal context. This collective exhibition, held from August 4-30, 1987, at the Walter Phillips Gallery, features works by a diverse group of artists including Rhonda Abrams, the Flying Lizards, Tony Judge, Tanya Mars, Marielle Nitoslawska, and the artist group Randy & Berenicci. The exposition showcases a range of approaches to video as a medium for artistic expression and theatrical presentation.

This exhibition catalog serves as a record of a specific moment in video art history, highlighting artists who were active in the medium during the late 1980s. The inclusion of diverse artists suggests an exploration of varied perspectives on video as a performative and artistic tool. The catalog provides a snapshot of the contemporary art scene at the Walter Phillips Gallery during that period. Its value lies in documenting these particular works and artists for future reference and study.