"I Am My Own Wife" by Doug Wright is a play that tells the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a transgender woman who survived both Nazi and Communist regimes in East Germany. The play is structured as a series of monologues, with Wright himself playing the role of the narrator. Through interviews with Charlotte and other individuals who knew her, Wright pieces together the story of Charlotte's life, from her early years as a young boy fascinated by antique furniture, to her decision to transition to living as a woman, to her eventual establishment of the Gründerzeit Museum in Berlin, which housed her collection of antique furniture and artifacts. Along the way, Wright explores a range of themes, including identity, politics, history, and the role of the artist in society. "I Am My Own Wife" is a powerful and thought-provoking work of theater that challenges audiences to consider the complexity and richness of the human experience.
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