In these letters, two prominent German actors, August Wilhelm Iffland and Friedrich Ludwig Schroeder, correspond with their colleague Werdy about the state of theater in their time, from the challenges of acting training to the politics of stagecraft. With keen insights into the theatrical profession and the social milieu of the late 18th century, this collection is a must-read for students of drama and cultural history.

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