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Introduction Over the years, the essence of theater has not only been to entertain but also to enable the building of a culture in an uneducated generation growing rapidly. Regardless of the existence of many other forms of entertainment, theater has always gained a dominant niche in the hearts of most people and is undoubtedly the most realistic form of entertainment (Bruce 12). The acting part of theater shows makes things real and in their immediate context, allowing the audience to draw conclusions based on what they see. Furthermore, in most cases the setting of the work is such that defined topics are described without which the work cannot have meaning. The above research takes into account A Number by Caryl Churchill. Many issues and aspects, as well as several moral lessons, can be learned from the above work. It has long been proven that expression through acting is more direct than when audiences access literature through other means. This direct approach gives broader meaning to a number of issues present in the show, which were not understood, for example, in the videos. Furthermore, the play A Number is full of theatrical ideologies with clear representation and expression of each event. Theatrics and empowerment make this play different from others because of the clarity in the sequence of events. The author also strives to express the idea of ​​cloning in society as one of the main means of ruining families. Added to this is what literature calls the "fate of tragic heroes", an indication of what is at stake when a person does things out of the ordinary to please himself. The Overall Essence of TheaterA mere mention of the term theater acts as a relief for many people. It is in this place that a... paper medium is found. Bibliography Aparna, Bhargava. Theaters of Independence: Drama, Theory, and Urban Performance in India since 1947. New York: University of Iowa Press, 2009. Aston, Elaine. The Cambridge Companion by Caryl Churchill. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009.Bruce, Wilshire. Role-playing and identity: the limits of theater as metaphor. Indiana: Indiana University, Folklore Institute, 1991.Churchill, Caryl. A number. London: Nick Hern, 2002. Inchbald, Mrs. The British Theatre: Or, A Collection of Plays. New York: Hurst, Robinson, 1824.Kritzer, Amelia. The plays of Caryl Churchill: theater of empowerment. London: Macmillan, 1991. Melissa, Bell. Empowerment through play: The role of theater in maintaining the female voice. New York: ProQuest, 2008.Somers, John. Drama and theater in education: contemporary research. London: Captus Press, 1996.