The Conclusion focuses on three of the book’s recurring themes. First is the impact that broad historical forces have had on theatre history. Theatre’s nature as a social art explains why these forces weigh so heavily. Sudden social change (often interregional in scope) presents theatre artists with opportunities to expand their existing audiences or to develop new ones. Second is the frequency with which theatre forms have been shaped by syncretism. New theatre forms use whatever might be available and of interest; their ongoing development similarly takes advantage of whatever might seem appealing. Cultural appropriation is a recurring fact of theatre history. Although one can deplore disrespectful appropriations, no one “owns” a given theatre form or theatrical trait. The third theme is the depth of attraction that dramatic theatre has exerted upon people through the centuries and around the world. The development of drama presented via electronic media only reinforces the idea that “make-believe” performance has a universal appeal.