The essay exposes and explains, in a style reminiscent of Berlin dramaturgy, the repertoire of the theater maker Schleef - from Aeschylus to Brecht and Müller. It identifies the question "How much drug does a person need?" as a defining one for these works. Additionally, it provides sections of the author's life story and contemporary observations, lending both relevance and immediacy to the discussions on the traditions of German theater.