Explains that inexpensive and easily-implemented after-school theatre programs may have more success compared to other social interventions in addressing the problems of at-risk teenagers. This book suggests that low-cost, non-coercive theatre programs can lower incidences of youth violence, drug use, teen pregnancy, and gang membership.

This book argues that where other social interventions (i.e. the juvenile justice system, D.A.R.E., "Scared Straight," etc.) have failed to adequately address the problems of at-risk teenagers, inexpensive and easily-implemented after school theatre programs may have more success. The author suggests that low-cost, non-coercive theatre programs can demonstrably lower incidences of youth violence, drug use, teen pregnancy, and gang membership.