Martin Jörg Schäfer teaches modern German literature and theatre at Universität Hamburg. His research examines literature, theatre and theory from the 18th century to the present with a focus on the (historical, theoretical and praxeological) relationships between theatre and text.Alexander Weinstock works as a dramaturg at Theater an der Ruhr in Mühlheim an der Ruhr. His research focusses on literature and culture of the 18th century, models of aesthetic education, and the history and theory of theatre.