The selection of authors and plays reflects the impressive range of contemporary German-language theater, from experimental pieces to socially critical dramas, demonstrating the vitality and diversity of theater creation in German-speaking regions.

The Deutsches Theater in Berlin has established itself as an important stage for premieres and plays a central role in promoting and developing new plays, serving as a platform for innovative and sophisticated theatrical art.

The book successfully combines theoretical reflections on theater with the concrete practice of playwriting and staging, offering insights into playwrights' working methods, play development processes, and stage adaptation challenges.