The Theatre Considered as a Moral Institution

The Theatre Considered as a Moral Institution (Die Schaubühne als eine moralische Anstalt betrachtet) was an essay delivered by playwright Friedrich Schiller[1][2][3] on 26 June 1784 to the Deutschen Gesellschaft society.

In the essay, Schiller asked, "What can a good permanent theatre actually achieve?"

(Was kann eine gute stehende Schaubühne eigentlich bewirken?)

With his speech he hoped to recommend himself for the vacant position of secretary of the Deutschen Gesellschaft.

Schiller wanted to draw attention to the fact that theater also has an intellectual, moral and emotional effect on visitors.