One thing that stuck with me after reading the excerpt in the chapter on Indian theater was the Natyasastra.  From the way it was described in the chapter, it seems as if this text is the “go to” Indian text for all things theater.  A “speak the speech” type instruction way before its time, and then some.  I kept thinking how I’d love to be able to read this thing!  What an amazing prospect it is if many of the “tips,” or “laws” as it pertains to acting and running a successful theater company still ring true today.  It certainly says a lot about the nature of the craft itself.  Also, this chapter discussed both Indian and Japanese theater.  India and Japan are two places I am considering studying abroad in to continue my study of theater – after a productive two weeks in London this past winter.  Reading about the theater traditions and cultures of these two countries is whetting my appetite for my next theater adventure abroad!