"Gutdünken or The Rule of the Chefs" is a captivating comedy in five acts that addresses the political tensions and challenges of the GDR in the autumn of 1989. The plot follows Nell, the second chef at the State Council, who allows the rebels led by Pastor Eggers into the forest settlement where the government resides. In a daring plan, the chefs swap their clothes with those of the State Council to facilitate its escape. Josefine Kramer, an old acquaintance of Nell, confronts him and fights to prevent her country from being lost. Together, they attempt to save the state from collapse. This parable explores the tension between ideals and real power and offers a critical reflection on the possibilities and illusions of communication in a time marked by conflict.