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An emerging form -- although Gustav von Wangenheim claimed it for his beloved 'Truppe31'
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35. Solidarity Forever!
The work of theater production requires Troupe31 actors to have courage in the fight for socio-political “truth-telling," free speech, and social…
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34. Reception of 'Who's the Dumbest?'
Die Schauspielerinnen und Schauspieler der Troupe31 werden für ihre Präzision und Flexibilität gelobt, mit der sie ihren Figuren und sich selbst als…
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33. ‘Who’s the Dumbest?’
Troupe31 plays actors in a game directed by their platform host. Exiting their roles, they become themselves, striking actors in their own "reality…
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32. Wanted: New Material
Gustav Wangenheim and Troupe31 need original, courageous writers who can stand up to the Nazis. Karl Wittfogel arrives with a new puppet show.
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31. Success, Curtailed
Troupe31 actors and works are now in danger from German Order regime, politicizing everything and terrorizing audiences, attacking "reality theater…
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30. The Dog’s the Thing
In Troupe31's "There Lies the Dog," actors' roles were fully built into a narrative understanding both protagonists and antagonists as members of the…
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29. 'There Lies the Dog'
With its thought-provoking topics and serious discussions,Troupe31's second play would move well beyond the first. It would also be more dangerous.
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28. Troupe31’s Audience: German Youth
A meeting with members of a German Youth Group (Bündnis Jugend) tells Gustav Wangenheim and Troupe31 that they had better pay attention to the next…
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27. Wangenheim's Solution
A fight among individual "stars" and "ideologues" within the 'Troupe 1931' ensemble is solved by director Gustav Wangenheim, allowing everyone to get…
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26. Trouble: A 'Star Collective' or a Collective of 'Stars'?
When it came to handing out credit, the members of Troupe31 agreed that all should share  collective credit for the stagework.
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25. Riding Momentum for Our Next Play
Restless to begin a new play, Troupe31 actors begin researching. They explore their new, assigned roles and discuss their character-design with…
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