Allegations of abuse of power at Berlin theater
Employees at the Maxim Gorki Theater in Berlin accuse artistic director Shermin Langhoff of bullying and abuse of power and took the case to court. Shermin Langhoff, artistic director at the Berlin Maxim Gorki Theater
Ideally, cultural institutions like theaters have people debating and talking about their productions. In Berlin these days, however, venues and their leadership are the focus of attention after complaints of sexual assault, bullying, age discrimination and racist remarks.
In the most recent case, Shermin Langhoff, the artistic director of Berlin s Maxim Gorki Theater, is in the spotlight. According to media reports, several employees accuse Langhoff of creating a toxic work environment. Another article in