Excitement in Würzburg: Director for discriminatory statements in criticism!

Excitement in Würzburg: Director for discriminatory statements in criticism!

In the Main Franconia Theater in Würzburg it is bubbling! The unions have requested the immediate deduction of the director Markus Trabusch. The reason for this is his questionable statements about a young man with disabilities during a theater performance in November. Trabusch described the behavior of the young man as a disturbance and suggested additional performance offers especially for people with impairments. This caused massive outrage, since the unions in this attitude see a serious risk to the integrative demands of the theater and the city. "The city should distance itself from the director," said the unions. According to witness reports, a city spokesman has already confirmed that the facts were noted and explained that a further discussion about possible measures is due.

background to change directors and challenges

Trabusch's resignation could also be related to the challenges that are common in the event of a change of director in the theater landscape. For example, stadtpunkt-kultur.de that a change at the top is often questioned, especially if the predecessor is considered successful or even "cult status" has reached. The change of director always carries the risk that important artistic employees leave the theater, which is considered normal in the specific ensemble and repertoire culture, but also as painful for those involved. It is often noted that it is necessary for a theater to carry out changes in artistic management in order to achieve renewals in the schedule and in the artistic orientation.

Trabusch itself had already announced in the spring that he wanted to let his contract expire until mid -2026. However, the current situation could increase the pressure to possibly revise this decision earlier. The city is now looking for the exchange with experts and those affected to promote inclusion at the theater and ensure that such incidents will be avoided in the future.