A German play in which the character of Bertolt Brecht (the Boss in the play) is rehearsing Coriolanus while the East German workers take to the streets in protest of increases in their productivity quotas. The Boss is being courted by both sides to lend his considerable voice to the cause. Based on a real incident, the play still manages to be a bit absurdist and surreal, taking place entirely within the theatre, on the set of ancient Rome, as real life mixes with theatrical rehearsals, and at times it becomes difficult to be sure which is which. This version also contains an essay about Coriolanus by the author, and a history of the uprising following the play. ( )