Alexander Weinstock

Dr. Alexander Weinstock is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg's Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. His work focuses on the history and theory of drama/theatre, 18th-21st century literature, philological materiality, aesthetics, and pedagogical models. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Cologne and UC Berkeley, contributing to projects like the DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (2019–2025). His research explores manuscript dynamics in theatrical contexts, Enlightenment-era pedagogy, and the intersection of aesthetics with labor anthropology.

Research Highlights:

• Analysis of Hamburg prompt books and playbooks (18th–19th centuries)
• Studies on theater reform and educational discourse in the Enlightenment
• Interdisciplinary approaches to manuscript culture and performance studies

Publications:

• Das Maß und die Nützlichkeit (2019) on theater and education
• Edited volumes on collective cultural interactions and aesthetic labor
• Recent articles on manuscript correction processes and authorship discourses in theater

Grants & Collaborations: Active in the CSMC's international network, with projects spanning preservation of cultural heritage in Timbuktu, Nepal, and Kerala. His work bridges historical text analysis with modern cultural preservation efforts.